Fire Safety Officer 6-E7-5 Positions
Job Description
Salary
$21.01 - $29.06 Hourly
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
3909-25-KPH-077-EST-FILL
Department
Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date
09/16/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
Responsibilities
Employee is responsible for safeguarding people and property at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital buildings, facilities, and grounds. Duties include security, fire safety and occupational safety responsibilities in variable 8-hour shift, 5 day per week Safety Department. The Fire and Safety Department may operate with one or two officer coverage. During periods of two officer coverage, one FSO will monitor systems in the Fire and Safety office, one FSO will be on a patrol of the facility and/or accomplishing assigned tasks throughout the facility and grounds.
Job Requirements
To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
- Attach a cover letter.
- If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Fire and Safety Officer 6
One year of experience in a security guard or public safety occupation.
Fire and Safety Officer E7
One year of experience equivalent to a Fire and Safety Officer 6.
Additional Requirements and Information
