Safety and Security Officer - PT and PRN

Givens Communities Careers•Asheville, NC

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Givens Communities is seeking a Safety and Security Officer for their Givens Highland Farms and Givens Estates Campus. This role is crucial in maintaining campus safety, responding to emergencies, and ensuring a secure environment for residents and staff. The organization is a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to providing housing and services for older adults, with a mission to expand the possibilities of aging and improve lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging, and is committed to sustainability goals.

Requirements

Must have certifications including CPR and First Aid, or ability to obtain such within 90 days.
Must have/be willing to obtain Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification once hired.
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
High School or GED equivalent is preferred.

Nice To Haves

EMT certification preferred.
Law enforcement or previous security experience strongly preferred.
Two years previous experience as a security officer, or similar, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide access control to the Givens Communities campuses.
Respond to campus emergencies.
Provide traffic control.
Patrol the campus.
Investigate safety/security instances and report.
Conduct safety drills.
Monitor alarms.
Secure buildings.
Ensure visitors sign in.
Provide light duty maintenance tasks.
Provide transportation for residents.
Monitor emergency call dashboard for alarms/alerts and respond accordingly.
Reset Pendants/Pull Cords.
Maintain information of active BOLO notices, trespass notices, and/or restraining order information for team member/resident concerns.
Handle situations dealing with unauthorized vehicles not willing to exit campus.
Assist EMS personnel.
Provide directions or locate residences, provide other support in emergency situations.
Conduct safety drills including fire alarm training in licensed areas of campus.
Assist in keeping campus clean by picking up litter/debris in and around buildings.
Act as security for and respond to staff and/or resident related issues, including team member terminations when requested by Human Resources.
Provide initial response to maintenance emergency calls after normal business hours.
Perform as a First Responder to resident emergency calls.
Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor.