Overview
Fire Station Officer Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Serco
Title: Fire Station Officer
Company: Serco
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Your Opportunity
We are looking for Person in-charge with the overall operational management of a fire station(s) and all associated Fire & Rescue functions. Accountable to nominated Line Manager for service provision.
Provides operational incident response both at an advisory and strategic level to Client if required based on the severity of the emergency event
The ideal candidate should have the ability to multi-task and manage various tasks, and good communication. Excellent organisation, time management and prioritizing skills.
This role is part of the Fire and Rescue Service Operations in Saudi Arabia.
The Hiring for this role is subject to contract award.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for managing, coordinating & directing all Fire & Rescue services, inclusive of subcontracted services, related to emergency incidents and preparedness based on the identified credible scenarios
- Responsible for the identification and management of sufficient resources, both internal, external and subcontracted, to meet the needs of all identified credible scenarios both in terms of personnel and equipment
- Responsible for the effective management of all Fire & Rescue resources for given location. This is inclusive of engaging and working with other internal/external stakeholders to ensure service continuity
- Responsible for the deliver of service in line with Serco Management Systems doctrine and Emergency Services Divisional Plans and Procedures.
- Responsible for the preparation and continuous improvement of service level documents such as, but not limited to, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Risk Assessments, Pre-Incident Plans, Credible Scenario Lists, Forms and Records.
- Responsible for the preparation of reports in an accurate and timely manner inline with Serco and client timeframes and deadlines.
- Where required take up positions within their own organisation to ensure service continuity.
Specific Requirements
- Minimum 7 to 9 years' experience in fire/rescue services including two (2) years in a supervisory position
- 1 of the last 5 years must have been spent in an equivalent position
- Middle East work experience is desirable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office work suite
- Languages – English Oral/Written (Essential), Arabic Oral/Written (Desirable).
- Valid light vehicle operator license in country of origin and ability to obtain equivalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Essential).
- Valid heavy vehicle operator license in country of origin and ability to obtain equivalent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Desirable).
- Twelve (12) years formal education (College Graduate)
- Specialized Qualifications – Applicants shall be certified competent in role and qualified to a minimum of those qualifications stated below:
- Fire Officer III (or equivalent)
- Incident Command, Risk Management & Site / Asset Management
- English Level 5