Job Description

Security Guard

Position Summary: The Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all residents, visitors, staff, and protecting community property. Responsible for verifying the scheduled presence of all employees, and third party contractors on the grounds. Hours of Operation: 7pm-8am Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Essential Job Functions:

1. Makes scheduled rounds both inside and outside the buildings to maintain a secure environment for residents and their property as well as company property.
2. Responds to all fire alarms and apartment emergency calls.
3. Develops and maintains a good working rapport with residents, family members, visitors, and personnel to assure that security procedures meet the needs of the facility.
4. Assists with special security needs as they arise; involving employees, visitors, and other members of the community.
5. Provides written report of any community incident during the shift that Director of Plant Operations and other administration may need to be aware of.
6. Maintains entrances of community for safe passage at all times. Sweeps, rakes and shovels, keeping the exit door walkways clear of debris and precipitation.
7. Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by the supervisor. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
8. Supports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancy.

Experience & Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent in training, education, and experience
• Minimum one year experience in security preferred
• Experience in senior living environment preferred

License/Certification or Other Special Requirements:

• Must possess current and valid driver's license consistent with the requirements determined by size of vehicle and laws of the state in which the driver is licensed
• Must possess personal driving record consistent with the requirements of the Driver Selection Policy
• Doctor's statement verifying free from communicable disease, if applicable to your state
• Willingness to be available for any/all emergencies regarding the community
• Must have thorough understanding of all building systems and their interdependence

Professional Behavior Requirements: This list is not to be inclusive, rather exemplary of times of emotional and behavioral activities involved in performance of job functions.

• Routinely interact with individuals (residents, family members, staff, etc.) who may be discourteous, tactless, demanding, verbally and/or physically threatening or abusive, angry or hostile, emotionally vulnerable or mentally ill, vulgar, mean-natured.
• Routinely called upon to control own emotions and behaviors so as to protect residents' rights and to respond professionally with respect and dignity.

Starting Pay: $14.50 an hour, it may range based on experience

Hours of Operation: 7pm-8am Friday, Saturday & Sunday

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