Glenwood Community Security Guard

United Church Homes•Marietta, OH

About The Position

The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the residents, staff members, and visitors of the community. Essential Functions Statement(s) Provides continuous monitoring of the community, inside and outside, to ensure a secure environment. Performs scheduled and random checks of designated areas throughout the community to check for any security breaches. Locks external doors as scheduled. Checks doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are tightly closed and locked. Operates community alarm systems, including security alarms, fire alarms, maintenance alarms, other safety alarms, and inspects for any malfunctions or tampering. Including answering alarms and investigating disturbances. Monitors stairway areas throughout shift to inspect for any concerns. Protects the community's assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues. Assists the maintenance staff members in securing an area during a maintenance emergency. Escorts staff members leaving from or arriving to community during night or early morning hours. Delivers resident correspondence throughout community security checks during shift. Responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to residents, visitors, and/or visitors. Ensures vacant apartments are secure. Responds to emergency maintenance requests during shift. Performs preventative maintenance duties; including, but not limited to, fire extinguisher checks, sidewalk snow removal, and other tasks as assigned. Performs all other duties as assigned or directed

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
A proven and demonstrated history of three (3) or more years in a similar position within the security field
Must possess basic computer skills
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, other health care staff members and outside vendors
Must have basic maintenance skills
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Responsibilities

Provides continuous monitoring of the community, inside and outside, to ensure a secure environment.
Performs scheduled and random checks of designated areas throughout the community to check for any security breaches.
Locks external doors as scheduled.
Checks doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are tightly closed and locked.
Operates community alarm systems, including security alarms, fire alarms, maintenance alarms, other safety alarms, and inspects for any malfunctions or tampering. Including answering alarms and investigating disturbances.
Monitors stairway areas throughout shift to inspect for any concerns.
Protects the community's assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues.
Assists the maintenance staff members in securing an area during a maintenance emergency.
Escorts staff members leaving from or arriving to community during night or early morning hours.
Delivers resident correspondence throughout community security checks during shift.
Responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to residents, visitors, and/or visitors.
Ensures vacant apartments are secure.
Responds to emergency maintenance requests during shift.
Performs preventative maintenance duties; including, but not limited to, fire extinguisher checks, sidewalk snow removal, and other tasks as assigned.
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed