Security Guard

Covenant Living•Maryville, TN

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, responding to campus emergencies during the security shift, securing buildings and equipment, monitoring vehicle traffic, and documenting incidents and hazards. The Security Guard may also provide emergency maintenance or housekeeping support and non-emergency residential services when these do not interfere with security responsibilities. The position requires familiarity with campus facilities, emergency systems and equipment, utility shut-off locations, and procedures for resetting the HVAC chiller and fire detector panels. For California candidates, a valid and current California Security License is required. The pay range is $14.66–$19.43 per hour. The employer offers a benefits package to full-time employees.

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 awareness, and the ability to work with people, especially elderly people.
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.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to the campus emergency call system and assess whether on-call personnel need to be notified, following designated procedures.
Call 911 in emergencies and ensure communication 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.
Remain alert and challenge trespassers on campus property.
Monitor vehicle traffic and help maintain traffic policies.
Become familiar with the campus, equipment areas, phone system, emergency fire equipment and panels, and emergency pendant system, and follow applicable procedures.
Know utility shut-off locations and be able to reset the HVAC chiller when it is not operating.
Know fire detector indicator panel locations and understand shut-off techniques and reset procedures.
Write and distribute appropriate incident reports.
Report safety hazards and submit maintenance requests through the WorxHub software program.
Provide maintenance or 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 role.