Safety & Security Officer - FT
About The Position
Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities. Givens Estates is hiring for full-time Safety and Security Officers to support our South Asheville campus. This position will support our weekday evening shifts, working Monday - Friday, 3:00pm-11:00pm. The Safety and Security Officer position has the primary role to 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, and provide transportation for residents.
Requirements
- Must have certifications including CPR and First Aid, or ability to obtain such with 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
- Preferred candidate will have EMT certification
- Preferred candidate will have two years previous experience as a security officer, or similar
Responsibilities
- 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
- Investigate any safety and security instances and respond accordingly. Provide appropriate documentation of event
- Conduct safety drills including but not limited to fire alarm training in the licensed areas of campus
- Assist in keeping campus clean by picking up litter/debris in and around buildings
- Acts as security for and responds 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
Benefits
- Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
- Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
- Referral bonus program
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
- Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
- Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
- Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
- Plus so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
