Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. Additional locations include Hammonton, Manahawkin and Woodbine. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to a diverse student body, including those from underrepresented populations, through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University’s commitment to cultural diversity and its welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton at www.Stockton.edu.
Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University’s commitment to diversity and strong student-centered vision and mission.
This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.
TES - Fire Safety and Prevention Officer
- Galloway, New Jersey
- Campus Police
- Temporary (TES)
- Opening on: Oct 7 2024
Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)
Department: Campus Public Safety
Salary Information: $22.00 per hour
Work Hours: 15-20 hours a week
Brief Job Overview/Summary
Under the direction of a supervisory official at a State University, develops and implements fire and safety programs, conducts inspections of ground and buildings occupied by students and college staff and corrects fire and safety hazards.
Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
The Fire Safety and Prevention Officer is responsible for the following:
• Develops and implements fire and safety programs for a college campus
• Conducts inspections of grounds and buildings occupied or utilized by students and staff to identify fire and safety hazards, including but limited to electrical devices, outlets, obstruction of emergency exits, lighting and other potentially hazardous conditions
• Takes measures to, or provides recommendations for correction of fire and safety hazards
• Maintains inventory of fire safety and related equipment
• Interprets and applies fire regulations
• Identifies and implements changes in the safety and accident prevention program
• Inspects fire extinguishers for accessibility and that they are up-to- code with date
• Conducts and supervises the fire drills; observes and evaluates evacuation results
• Cooperates with local fire departments to investigate the cause of fires
• May provide training in safety procedures
• Provides advice and guidance on fire and safety regulations
• Responds to fire alarms, oversees building evacuation
• Establishes and maintains essential records and files
• May perform other duties as assigned
• Support Stockton University’s diversity commitment and strong student-centered vision and mission
Required Qualifications
• 1 year experience in the implementation of fire prevention and safety programs, including the inspection, identification and correction of fire and safety hazards
• Training and experience in emergency management or emergency medical service preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the methods used to conduct inspections
• Knowledge of the techniques used to develop and implement fire and safety programs
• Knowledge of the factors likely to cause hazardous conditions
• Knowledge of fire prevention and safety techniques
• Ability to develop and implement fire and safety programs
• Ability to conduct inspections to identify fire and safety hazards
• Ability to correct fire and safety hazards
• Ability to conduct and supervise the conduct of fire drills
• Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those interested or involved in the work of the program
• Ability to interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply them to specific situations
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of manual or electronic recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible
Screening Information:
Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://employment.stockton.edu or click the "Apply" button.
Only electronic documents will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include three professional references in addition to the following required documents. All required documents (Microsoft Word of PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.
- A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
- Current resume
Please note:
- Stockton University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Stockton University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (including, but not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities. Please visit http://www.stockton.edu/affirmative_action for information on Stockton's Equal Opportunity and Institutional Compliance processes. The University provides reasonable accommodations as appropriate. An applicant may request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process by contacting Bart Musitano, Manager for University Pensions and Benefits within the Office of Human Resources (Main Campus, J-115) at 609-652-4384, Monday-Friday between 8:00am - 5:00pm.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon a favorable background check, which may include social intelligence from a consumer reporting agency.
- In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.
- Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act (Clery Act), prospective employees may access Stockton’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) at https://www.stockton.edu/police/crime-statistics.html. The ASFSR contains the previous three years of reported Clery Act crime statistics, fire safety information and information regarding campus and personal safety. Paper copies of the report are available at the Stockton University Police Department, building 71, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway Township, NJ, or call 609-652-4390, to request that a copy be sent via postal mail.
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