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Riverside Health System Non-Providers

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

The officer performs functions to protect facility and personnel from property loss and criminal ... Monitor fire, intrusion, duress, life alerts, Wanderguard, and security alarm systems and respond ...

Riverside

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

The officer performs functions to protect facility and personnel from property loss and criminal ... Monitor fire, intrusion, duress, life alerts, Wanderguard, and security alarm systems and respond ...

Riverside

Protection Officer (Part Time)

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Overview The Protection Officer I works under the direction of the Protection Supervisor & Manager ... What you will do * Monitor fire, intrusion, duress, and security alarm systems and respond as ...

Northrop Grumman

$29.07/hr

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Plant Protection Officer - Security Officer ... Must be Fire Fighter Certified and have current certifications. High School Diploma or GED Active ...

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Fire Alarm / Fire Sprinkler / Life Safety Specialist

Austin, TX · On-site

$65K - $75K/mo

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs advanced (senior level) Fire Protection and related systems ... Officer (Warrant) AT Aviation Electronics Technician 718X CWO - Electronics Technician, Surface ...

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How much do fire protection officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for fire protection officer in the United States is $19.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire protection officer?

Fire Protection Officers are professionals responsible for ensuring fire safety in buildings and workplaces. They develop and implement fire prevention policies, carry out risk assessments, conduct fire drills, maintain fire safety equipment, and provide training to staff. Their role is crucial in preventing fires, minimizing risks, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. Fire Protection Officers often work closely with emergency services and local authorities to keep people and property safe.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire protection officer?

To thrive as a Fire Protection Officer, you need a solid understanding of fire safety regulations, risk assessment, and emergency response procedures, often supported by a degree in fire science or a related field and relevant certifications such as NFPA or NEBOSH Fire Safety. Familiarity with fire alarm systems, inspection tools, and compliance software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for preventing fire hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting lives and property.

What are some common challenges fire protection officers face during routine inspections, and how can they be addressed?

Fire Protection Officers often encounter challenges such as outdated fire safety equipment, non-compliant building layouts, and lack of staff awareness about fire protocols during inspections. Addressing these issues requires strong communication skills to educate building occupants, attention to detail to identify subtle hazards, and up-to-date knowledge of local fire codes. Proactive engagement with property managers and conducting regular training sessions can help foster a safer environment and ensure compliance.

What is the difference between Fire Protection Officer vs Fire Safety Inspector?

AspectFire Protection OfficerFire Safety Inspector
CertificationsFire Protection Certification, Safety CertificationsFire Safety Certification, Inspection Certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, commercial, and public buildings; emergency responseInspection sites, compliance checks, regulatory environments
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, safety agencies, large organizationsGovernment agencies, private inspection firms, regulatory bodies

Both roles focus on fire safety but differ in scope. Fire Protection Officers often respond to emergencies and implement safety measures, while Fire Safety Inspectors primarily conduct inspections to ensure compliance. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Fire Protection Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 29% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,194 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Fire Protection Specialist (Instructor)

Boise, ID • On-site

Contact Us - National Parks of New York Harbor (U.S. National Park Service)
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$89K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Washington Office, Division of Fire.
More information about the surrounding location can be found here.Qualifications:In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the Minimum Qualification requirements listed below:
Selective Placement Factors (SPF): This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:
SPF #1: Candidates must possess prior structural firefighting experience.

Structural Fire: The Department of the Interior defines structural firefighting experience as any firefighting experience except wildland firefighting. Structural experience may be gained though work in suppressing fires such as those in buildings, ships, vehicles, airstrips and aircraft, and other non-wildland firefighting. This experience may be gained by serving in a structural firefighting position within the federal government or in an equivalent position outside the Federal government. Periods of structural firefighting gained as a volunteer or paid call firefighter can also be credited. In some instances, candidates may be hired in a dual wildland and structural firefighting role. You must clearly demonstrate this experience in your resume, including the months, days and hours per week at which the work was performed in order to be considered.
Firefighter Special Retirement (Secondary Coverage): This is a secondary/administrative fire position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). While secondary positions are not subject to the maximum entry age policy, the selectee must have prior service in a primary position and meet the transfer requirement for movement from a primary to secondary position to be eligible for special retirement coverage. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure this office has enough information to determine your retirement status to ensure you do not lose benefits (normally through submission of your SF-50). YOU MUST LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A PRIMARY POSITION.SPF


#2: Successful completion and have currency in the following from the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Professional Qualifications (Pro Board):
  • International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) -OR-
  • Pro-Board
    • Hazmat-Awareness; AND Hazmat-Operations; AND
    • Firefighter I; Firefighter II; AND
    • Fire Officer I; Fire Officer II; Fire Officer III; AND
    • Fire Instructor I, Fire Instructor II; AND
    • Fire Inspector I; Fire Inspector II OR Fire Inspector 2024 standard
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic entry requirement, applicants must have specialized experience to be found qualified. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade.
To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, 1 year of creditable specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 is required. Examples of work include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Experience working in a progressive fire department as a chief fire officer (Asst. Fire chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Chief.)
  • Directing or assisting in directing the activities of a fire department; acting as the sole authority and command of a fire scene.
  • Recommending and enforcing all department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Providing guidance to department officers in the planning and implementation of operations, programs, training, and personnel management.
  • Responsible for the general direction, or supervision and evaluation of all paid and reserve personnel, including employee safety, training and job performance.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by 09/11/2026.

Eligibility and Qualification Requirements: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the Job Announcement. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502.iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM's Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.

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