Security Guard Part Time

Covenant Living • Carol Stream, IL

52d • $16 - $21 • 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 the security of the campus, vehicles, residents, and staff. The Security Guard patrols buildings and grounds and responds to emergencies during the shift.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Two years of experience in security or 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 skills, 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.
• California candidates must maintain a valid and current California Security License.

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.
• Remain alert 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, and emergency pendant system, and follow appropriate 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 incident reports.
• Report safety hazards and submit maintenance requests using 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 and six paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan 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 and auto insurance
• Discount purchasing program
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED