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Overview
Company Overview:
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.
Job Description:
Job Description
Protecting What Matters Most - Lead with Vision. Set the Standard. Protect with Excellence.
Pay Rate: $30.00 / Hour
Allied Universal Services is seeking the position of a Fire Lieutenant
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision and direction of the Fire Captain or Chief Officers, will serve as a Lieutenant assigned to a
Station responsible for leading a shift in carrying out a comprehensive fire and emergency services program to include protecting life and property by supervising and performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescues, fire prevention, and public education duties. This position will interface with all levels of employees and management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be
documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties
may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are
unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employee is held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented
separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, the employee is required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
The employee is required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be
performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack
of knowledge of company policies and procedures, the employee is required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
1. Be able to maintain logs and data collection reports as required by Caterpillar Inc.
2. Meet with client representatives as scheduled or as needed to provide assurance that all fire and life safety
requirements are being met and to provide quality customer service.
3. Be competent in computer skills including: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, etc.
4. Be able to assume incident command of an incident until relieved by proper authority.
5. Plan and assign work, give instructions, maintain discipline, and make decisions relating to supervision
of the station, engine companies, and firefighters engaged in fighting, structural, or other fires,
flood control, hazardous materials incidents, emergency responses, technical rescue, and any other emergency
activities.
6. May occasionally perform minor maintenance on fire stations and apparatus at the direction of the Fire Chief or Station Captain.
7. Supervise projects related to resource management (inventory and obtaining specs of tools and equipment at the direction of the station captain or fire chief).
8. Shall be required to train personnel on site specific tasks.
9. May be required to drive and operate fire apparatus and power tools during emergency incidents and non-emergency project work.
10. Lead teams in the preparation and maintenance of fire pre-plans and the facility fire prevention plan.
11. Apply and enforce fire prevention and life safety codes.
12. Shall conduct fire prevention and education programs.
13. Issue fire and safety code corrective notices and make reports on origin and cause of fires.
14. Assist in fire department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned.
15. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives by management.
16. Recommend selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration
of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.
17. Submit for interpretation and modification of performance standards.
18. Explain performance expectations to employees and provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
19. Hold employees responsible for completion of work assignments.
20. Appraise subordinate workers' performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.
2 I. Hear and resolve employee complaints and refer serious unresolved complaints to higher level
management.
22. Recommend awards when appropriate.
23. Effect minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands, and recommend action in more
serious disciplinary matters.
24. Initiate action to correct performance or conduct problems.
25. Prepare documentation to support actions taken.
26. Identify employee development needs and provide or arrange for training (on and off duty) to
maintain and improve job performance.
27. Encourage self-development.
28. Ensure that all necessary positions are always staffed.
29. Recognize and take action to correct situations that pose a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.
30. Apply EEO principles to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensure all personnel are
treated in a manner free of discrimination.
31. Periodically review position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel
resources.
32. Explain classification determinations and other personnel policies and procedures to employees.
33. Any additional duties as required or assigned.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Act as the primary contact with client representatives, and generally supervise facility fire operations on assigned
duty schedule.
• Respond to all emergencies, including but not limited to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents,
hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue incidents, water leaks and flooding as requested by the client.
• Know and carry out the facility fire prevention plan.
• Ensure and/or inspect and maintain fixed and portable fire & rescue equipment and maintain records In
accordance to local standards, codes and laws.
• Conduct weekly, monthly and annual fixed and portable fire & rescue equipment inspections in assigned areas
throughout the facilities and maintenance of records in accordance with local standards, codes and laws.
• Ensure and/or monitor all hot work operations and provide standby support during hazardous hot work
operations when requested by the client.
• Participate and assist with insurance carrier and other outside agency inspections and audits.
• Ensure and/or provide rescue standby support for confined space entry operations when requested by the client.
• Ensure and/or test on-site fire pumps in accordance with local standards, codes and laws (such as NFPA
Standards or FM Global requirements)
• Ensure and/or test all fire protection systems such as sprinkler, fire pumps, post-indicator valves, risers, tamper
alarms, fire detection systems, and specialized extinguishing systems.
• Maintain all inspection and maintenance records in accordance with local standards, codes and laws as well as
client site requirements.
• Assist with initial qualification and annual requalification and other training as necessary for all firefighters
assigned to client facilities.
• Recommend corrections of deficiencies found in operational procedures or techniques through follow-up
training.
• Assist Captain in managing payroll and scheduling duties.
• Ensure fire personnel perform fire, hazardous materials, technical rescues, and EMS operations in accordance
with client's policies, procedures and training.
• Ensure all firefighting personnel maintain a high standard of work on fire and rescue related tasks.
• Responsible for responding to and managing emergency incident operations in accordance with client's policies
and procedures.
• May be required to perform additional duties as requested by client.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY
Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
Background Prerequisites
• Must undergo and meet company and client standards for background and reference checks, controlled
substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements
• No misdemeanor convictions within the past (7) seven years
• No felony convictions
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States
• Must have an appropriate valid driver's license for fire apparatus to be driven within the state of
employment.
• Must have clean driving record per MVR (7-year DMV printout may be required)
• Successfully pass a Hazmat Physical Compliant with NFPA 1582
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (associate's degree in Fire Technology preferred)
• Must be a fire academy graduate from a State certified or Department of Defense certified training facility
meeting the NFPA 1010 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications training guidelines or possess
a Nationally recognized Firefighter II certificate or equivalent (Advanced Technical Firefighter) from a State Fire Marshal's office or from the Department of Defense adopted by the state where fire services are performed.
• Must possess or acquire a certification as a Driver Operator Fire Apparatus Engineer within 1 year of promotion to the rank of lieutenant if Training if provided by the department. Department of Defense training facility meeting the NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualification guidelines will be considered, but the lieutenant will be required to obtain state certification within 1 year of promotion.
• Must possess or acquire a Fire Service Instructor I certification in accordance with NFPA 1041 within 1 year of promotion to the rank of lieutenant if training is provided by the department.
• Must possess demonstrated ability as determined by the fire chief and/or a minimum of two years
experience as a full-time fire officer on a municipal, county, state, Department of Defense, or industrial fire
department.
• Must possess a valid Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider card from American Heart Association.
• Must possess a valid/current EMT-B license and be eligible for licensing as an EMT-B in Illinois.
• Must possess a current Hazardous Materials Operations level certification in accordance with NFPA 470.
• Must possess NIMS 100,200,700,800 certificate.
• DD-214 (if applicable)
• Must possess or attain within 1 year of promotion Rope and Confined Space Operations level certification in accordance with NFPA 1006.
Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing)
Employees shall be required to maintain competency and proficiency in all duties of this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical / Mental Demands)
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to
perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of
the job include:
• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally
under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an
unauthorized area.
• Mandatory recall to duty at any time.
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for up to 18 hours per day and may involve
climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 125 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 200 pounds
with assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use a vehicle in the performance of duties. Vehicles are to include but not limited to:
cars, trucks, fire apparatus, electric carts, and bicycles.
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful physical activity in unfavorable environments and for
extended amounts of time.
• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments
or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices such as self-contained breathing apparatus.
apparatus and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Will be required to work up to 18-hour shifts, which includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT) and/or other specialized
teams/programs
• May be required to perform (with or without reasonable accommodations) strenuous or peak physical effort
during emergency training or maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of
extreme heights, extreme heat, cold, or smoke.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2025-1459324
Company Overview:
Allied Universal®, North America's leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, and other perks, depending on the position and eligibility.
Job Description:
Job Description
Protecting What Matters Most - Lead with Vision. Set the Standard. Protect with Excellence.
Pay Rate: $30.00 / Hour
Allied Universal Services is seeking the position of a Fire Lieutenant
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision and direction of the Fire Captain or Chief Officers, will serve as a Lieutenant assigned to a
Station responsible for leading a shift in carrying out a comprehensive fire and emergency services program to include protecting life and property by supervising and performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescues, fire prevention, and public education duties. This position will interface with all levels of employees and management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be
documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties
may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
• All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are
unrelated to the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
• Employee is held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented
separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
• In performing functions, duties or tasks, the employee is required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.
The employee is required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
• All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be
performed in conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack
of knowledge of company policies and procedures, the employee is required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.
1. Be able to maintain logs and data collection reports as required by Caterpillar Inc.
2. Meet with client representatives as scheduled or as needed to provide assurance that all fire and life safety
requirements are being met and to provide quality customer service.
3. Be competent in computer skills including: Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, etc.
4. Be able to assume incident command of an incident until relieved by proper authority.
5. Plan and assign work, give instructions, maintain discipline, and make decisions relating to supervision
of the station, engine companies, and firefighters engaged in fighting, structural, or other fires,
flood control, hazardous materials incidents, emergency responses, technical rescue, and any other emergency
activities.
6. May occasionally perform minor maintenance on fire stations and apparatus at the direction of the Fire Chief or Station Captain.
7. Supervise projects related to resource management (inventory and obtaining specs of tools and equipment at the direction of the station captain or fire chief).
8. Shall be required to train personnel on site specific tasks.
9. May be required to drive and operate fire apparatus and power tools during emergency incidents and non-emergency project work.
10. Lead teams in the preparation and maintenance of fire pre-plans and the facility fire prevention plan.
11. Apply and enforce fire prevention and life safety codes.
12. Shall conduct fire prevention and education programs.
13. Issue fire and safety code corrective notices and make reports on origin and cause of fires.
14. Assist in fire department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned.
15. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives by management.
16. Recommend selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration
of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.
17. Submit for interpretation and modification of performance standards.
18. Explain performance expectations to employees and provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
19. Hold employees responsible for completion of work assignments.
20. Appraise subordinate workers' performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.
2 I. Hear and resolve employee complaints and refer serious unresolved complaints to higher level
management.
22. Recommend awards when appropriate.
23. Effect minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands, and recommend action in more
serious disciplinary matters.
24. Initiate action to correct performance or conduct problems.
25. Prepare documentation to support actions taken.
26. Identify employee development needs and provide or arrange for training (on and off duty) to
maintain and improve job performance.
27. Encourage self-development.
28. Ensure that all necessary positions are always staffed.
29. Recognize and take action to correct situations that pose a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.
30. Apply EEO principles to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensure all personnel are
treated in a manner free of discrimination.
31. Periodically review position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel
resources.
32. Explain classification determinations and other personnel policies and procedures to employees.
33. Any additional duties as required or assigned.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Act as the primary contact with client representatives, and generally supervise facility fire operations on assigned
duty schedule.
• Respond to all emergencies, including but not limited to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents,
hazardous materials incidents, technical rescue incidents, water leaks and flooding as requested by the client.
• Know and carry out the facility fire prevention plan.
• Ensure and/or inspect and maintain fixed and portable fire & rescue equipment and maintain records In
accordance to local standards, codes and laws.
• Conduct weekly, monthly and annual fixed and portable fire & rescue equipment inspections in assigned areas
throughout the facilities and maintenance of records in accordance with local standards, codes and laws.
• Ensure and/or monitor all hot work operations and provide standby support during hazardous hot work
operations when requested by the client.
• Participate and assist with insurance carrier and other outside agency inspections and audits.
• Ensure and/or provide rescue standby support for confined space entry operations when requested by the client.
• Ensure and/or test on-site fire pumps in accordance with local standards, codes and laws (such as NFPA
Standards or FM Global requirements)
• Ensure and/or test all fire protection systems such as sprinkler, fire pumps, post-indicator valves, risers, tamper
alarms, fire detection systems, and specialized extinguishing systems.
• Maintain all inspection and maintenance records in accordance with local standards, codes and laws as well as
client site requirements.
• Assist with initial qualification and annual requalification and other training as necessary for all firefighters
assigned to client facilities.
• Recommend corrections of deficiencies found in operational procedures or techniques through follow-up
training.
• Assist Captain in managing payroll and scheduling duties.
• Ensure fire personnel perform fire, hazardous materials, technical rescues, and EMS operations in accordance
with client's policies, procedures and training.
• Ensure all firefighting personnel maintain a high standard of work on fire and rescue related tasks.
• Responsible for responding to and managing emergency incident operations in accordance with client's policies
and procedures.
• May be required to perform additional duties as requested by client.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY
Additional qualifications may be specified and receive preference, depending upon the nature of the position.
Background Prerequisites
• Must undergo and meet company and client standards for background and reference checks, controlled
substance testing, and behavioral selection survey, in addition to any mandatory licensing requirements
• No misdemeanor convictions within the past (7) seven years
• No felony convictions
• Must be 18 years of age at time of hire
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States
• Must have an appropriate valid driver's license for fire apparatus to be driven within the state of
employment.
• Must have clean driving record per MVR (7-year DMV printout may be required)
• Successfully pass a Hazmat Physical Compliant with NFPA 1582
Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (associate's degree in Fire Technology preferred)
• Must be a fire academy graduate from a State certified or Department of Defense certified training facility
meeting the NFPA 1010 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications training guidelines or possess
a Nationally recognized Firefighter II certificate or equivalent (Advanced Technical Firefighter) from a State Fire Marshal's office or from the Department of Defense adopted by the state where fire services are performed.
• Must possess or acquire a certification as a Driver Operator Fire Apparatus Engineer within 1 year of promotion to the rank of lieutenant if Training if provided by the department. Department of Defense training facility meeting the NFPA 1002 Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualification guidelines will be considered, but the lieutenant will be required to obtain state certification within 1 year of promotion.
• Must possess or acquire a Fire Service Instructor I certification in accordance with NFPA 1041 within 1 year of promotion to the rank of lieutenant if training is provided by the department.
• Must possess demonstrated ability as determined by the fire chief and/or a minimum of two years
experience as a full-time fire officer on a municipal, county, state, Department of Defense, or industrial fire
department.
• Must possess a valid Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider card from American Heart Association.
• Must possess a valid/current EMT-B license and be eligible for licensing as an EMT-B in Illinois.
• Must possess a current Hazardous Materials Operations level certification in accordance with NFPA 470.
• Must possess NIMS 100,200,700,800 certificate.
• DD-214 (if applicable)
• Must possess or attain within 1 year of promotion Rope and Confined Space Operations level certification in accordance with NFPA 1006.
Competencies (as demonstrated through experience, training, and/or testing)
Employees shall be required to maintain competency and proficiency in all duties of this position.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical / Mental Demands)
With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to
perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of
the job include:
• Maintaining composure in dealing with authorities, executives, clients, staff and the public, occasionally
under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• May be exposed to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals who are in or approaching an
unauthorized area.
• Mandatory recall to duty at any time.
• May be required to work overtime without advance notice.
• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for up to 18 hours per day and may involve
climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.
• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 125 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 200 pounds
with assistance.
• Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to use a vehicle in the performance of duties. Vehicles are to include but not limited to:
cars, trucks, fire apparatus, electric carts, and bicycles.
• On occasion may be required to perform stressful physical activity in unfavorable environments and for
extended amounts of time.
• Depending upon assignment may be exposed to inclement weather or be required to work in environments
or under conditions that require the use of protective gear and devices such as self-contained breathing apparatus.
apparatus and/or awareness of personal safety and safety of others.
• May be exposed to or required to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Will be required to work up to 18-hour shifts, which includes nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to participate on Hazardous Materials Teams (HAZMAT) and/or other specialized
teams/programs
• May be required to perform (with or without reasonable accommodations) strenuous or peak physical effort
during emergency training or maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of
extreme heights, extreme heat, cold, or smoke.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply, or require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment and/or employment process, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.
Requisition ID
2025-1459324
group id: RTX1bac03
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