Security Guard Part Time

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Carol Stream, IL

7d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Living is hiring a part-time Security Guard for a luxury senior living community in Carol Stream. The schedule is Mondays and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. The position is responsible for campus security, including the safety of campus vehicles, residents, and staff. The guard patrols buildings and grounds and responds to campus emergencies during the shift. The role also includes monitoring vehicle traffic, securing doors and equipment, reporting incidents and hazards, and providing emergency maintenance or housekeeping support at leadership’s direction. The guard may provide non-emergency residential services when they do not interfere with the primary security responsibilities.

Requirements

High school education.
Two years of experience in security or related work.
Current state driver’s license and a good driving record; a CDL is preferred.
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, understanding of customer service and team-building concepts, and 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

CDL.

Responsibilities

Respond to the emergency call system.
Determine when to notify on-call personnel and follow designated procedures to support them.
Call 911 in emergency situations 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.
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, emergency pendant system, and related procedures.
Know utility shut-off locations and be able to reset the HVAC chiller when it is not operating.
Know the locations of fire detector indicator panels and understand shut-off techniques and panel reset procedures.
Write and distribute appropriate reports for incidents.
Report safety hazards and enter maintenance requests in the WorxHub software program.
Provide maintenance and housekeeping services at leadership’s direction on an emergency basis.
Provide non-emergency residential services when they do not conflict with the primary security purpose.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (listed for full-time employees).
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance (listed for full-time employees).
Paid time off and six paid holidays (listed for full-time employees).
403(b) with a 3% employer match (listed for full-time employees).
Fitness center use at most facilities (listed for full-time employees).
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
Tuition assistance and scholarships.
Employee assistance program.
Legal services.
Home and auto insurance.
Discount purchasing program.
Pet insurance.