Lead Security Guard

Brookdale Senior Living•Framingham, MA

55d

About The Position

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You'll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status. Responsible for maintaining a secure environment for all associates and residents within the building and on the community grounds. Greets visitors, monitors the inside and outside of the building, and responds to emergencies. Assists manager and/or Executive Director with all security duties and issues. This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Fire Safety and Basic CPR/First Aid training.
For positions that require travel between locations or the transportation of residents, associate must have a valid driver's license.
Standing
Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
Walking
Sitting
Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage.
Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
On-Call on an as needed basis
Reach with hands and arms
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk or hear
Exposure to latex
Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Requires Travel: Occasionally
Vision

Responsibilities

Assists supervisor in scheduling, hiring, and training security staff.
Greets and monitors visitors and residents coming and going from the building. Logs all residents and visitors in and out.
Monitors the inside and outside of the building and the parking lot; reports any abnormal findings to the Executive Director or to the proper authorities as the situation dictates.
Locks doors at designated time, according to community protocol. Checks the security of all doors regularly throughout the night.
Maintains familiarity with and monitors all emergency and safety equipment including security cameras, phones, and life safety systems.
Responds appropriately to emergencies by calling or contacting appropriate internal and external parties, according to established protocol. Assists with disaster management efforts and activities during evacuations (i.e. fires, hurricanes, etc.).
Answers the phone promptly. Responds to questions, directs calls, or takes messages as appropriate.
Escorts residents and visitors to the parking lot during evening hours, as requested.
May be required to handle leasing inquiries after hours and on weekends, making sure that accurate and timely information is provided to the Director of Sales & Marketing.
Drives the bus or community vehicle as needed or as scheduled.
Handles minor maintenance emergencies (i.e. plugged toilets, reset breakers, replace light bulbs, etc.) as needed.
Ensures that the lobby and administrative offices are vacuumed, and kept clean and neat. Notifies housekeeping if cleaning is needed.
Interacts with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing assistance and directions as requested.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k)
Associate assistance program
Employee discounts
Referral program
Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
Optional voluntary benefits including ID theft protection and pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Company provided life insurance
Adoption benefit
Disability (short and long term)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account
Optional life and dependent life insurance
Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan
Tuition reimbursement