Security Guard

Covenant Living Communities and Services • Cromwell, CT

18d • $17 - $22

About The Position

The Security Guard is responsible for the security of the campus, campus vehicles, residents, and staff. The role includes patrolling buildings and grounds and responding to campus emergencies during the security shift. The Security Guard also monitors campus traffic, reports incidents and safety hazards, and provides emergency maintenance or housekeeping support and non-emergency residential services when they do not conflict with the primary security duties.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Two years of experience in security or other related work.
• Current state driver’s license and a good driving record.
• First aid certification and experience in emergency medical situations.
• Ability to read and write in English and communicate with employees and residents.
• Good interpersonal skills, a friendly personality, customer service and team-building understanding, and the ability to work with people, especially older adults.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Good observational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing conditions.
• For California candidates, a valid and current California Security License must be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the emergency call system.
• Evaluate whether on-call personnel need to be notified and follow designated procedures to support them.
• Call 911 in emergencies and ensure connection with responding emergency personnel.
• Check and secure security equipment and complete scheduled patrols of the entire campus.
• Check and secure exterior doors in all buildings.
• Watch for and challenge trespassers on campus property.
• Monitor vehicle traffic and help maintain traffic policies.
• Learn the campus, equipment areas, phone system, emergency fire equipment and panels, emergency pendant system, and applicable procedures.
• Know utility shut-off locations and be able to reset the HVAC chiller system when it is not operating.
• Know fire detector indicator panel locations and understand shut-off techniques and panel reset procedures.
• Write and distribute appropriate reports for incidents.
• Report safety hazards and submit maintenance requests through the WorxHub software program.
• Provide maintenance and housekeeping services at the direction of leadership staff on an emergency basis.
• Provide non-emergency residential services that do not conflict with the primary security purpose.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, and discount purchasing program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED