Location: Polk City, FL
Company: State Of Florida
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Lieutenant or Sr. Fire Fighter on shift. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud. Essential Duties: The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive
of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are logical assignment to the position.
Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. Performs emergency aid and rescue activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. Receives and relays fire calls and alarms.
Operates radio and other communication equipment and keeps logs as required. Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Perform minor repairs to departmental equipment. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; wash and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment. Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics. Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris. Assists in department supervisory and administrative activities as assigned. Assists in training new employees as assigned. Serves on various employee committees. Perform other non-essential duties as required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of first aid.
Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment. Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques. Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke. Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public. Ability to meet the other requirements listed below. Minimum Requirements/Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Must be a State of Florida Certified Firefighter. Must be a Certified State of Florida EMT. Must be willing to learn and demonstrate a positive attitude. Other requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must possess a valid State of Florida drivers' license. Must possess an honorable military discharge, if applicant has been service connected.
Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen. Must pass a physical examination and drug urinalysis test. Must not have been convicted of a felony or have disqualifying criminal histories in the past seven (7) years. Must endure a personal, professional, and a moral background investigation to determine honesty, maturity, and dependability. Must be able to work weekends and nights. Must be fluent in the English language; ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus. Licenses/Certifications: Possession of, or the ability to obtain within 18 months of employment the State of Florida Certified EMT.
Must successfully pass 80 hours of the State of Florida Certified Pump Operators within 12 months of employment. Other courses as required by FSFM/DFD. Comments: This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.
coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions! As a Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Education, Government and more.
$16 / hour Responsibilities: Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter. Working environments and conditions may vary by client
site. Minimum Requirements: Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law. Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment. A valid driver's
license will be required for driving positions only Perks and Benefits: Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions Schedules that fit with your personal life goals Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more.
Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, interaction, interactionual 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: If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, 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: /offices.
coverage, life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions! As a Hospital Security Officer, you will serve and safeguard a high profile healthcare customer. The Hospital Security Officer is responsible for the surveillance of the client's healthcare premises and the protection of the staff, members, and visitors.
A Hospital Security Professional detects and prevents any suspicious activity, observe and reports incidents, and provides customer service in a friendly and professional manner. $15.50 / hour Responsibilities: Observe and remain vigilant for signs of crime, disorder, hazard, and unusual activity Patrol
on foot, bicycle, or via a vehicle to check for unsafe conditions, blocked entryways, security violations, mechanical problems, and unauthorized individuals Orally and physically de-escalating individuals, as needed Inspect all security devices and fire control equipment Screen members, visitors, and client employees to expedite their admittance to the facility Respond to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, or inclement weather with calm urgency May also include patient escort, patient watch, provide safety escort, assist and/or transport deceased to morgue Minimum Requirements: Prior work experience involving
dealing with customers, troubleshooting, and/or managing stressful situations Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles Possess a high school diploma or equivalent, or 5 years of verifiable experience As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws. As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law. Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
A valid driver's license will be required for driving positions only Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the training requirement and obtain a Management of Aggressive Behavior certification Perks and Benefits: Health insurance and 401k plans for full-time positions Schedules that fit with your personal life goals Ongoing paid training programs and career growth opportunities Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues and much more. Allied Universal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, interaction, interactionual 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: If you have any questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, 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: /offices.
