Security Guards

United Church Homes • Marietta, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the residents, staff members, and visitors of the community.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
• A proven and demonstrated history of three (3) or more years in a similar position within the security field
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language
• Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, other health care staff members and outside vendors
• Must have basic maintenance skills
• Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous monitoring of the community, inside and outside, to ensure a secure environment.
• Performs scheduled and random checks of designated areas throughout the community to check for any security breaches.
• Locks external doors as scheduled.
• Checks doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are tightly closed and locked.
• Operates community alarm systems, including security alarms, fire alarms, maintenance alarms, other safety alarms, and inspects for any malfunctions or tampering. Including answering alarms and investigating disturbances.
• Monitors stairway areas throughout shift to inspect for any concerns.
• Protects the community's assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues.
• Assists the maintenance staff members in securing an area during a maintenance emergency.
• Escorts staff members leaving from or arriving to community during night or early morning hours.
• Delivers resident correspondence throughout community security checks during shift.
• Responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to residents, visitors, and/or visitors.
• Ensures vacant apartments are secure.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests during shift.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties; including, but not limited to, fire extinguisher checks, sidewalk snow removal, and other tasks as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed.

What This Job Offers

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