Security Guard

Covenant Living Communities and Services • Cromwell, CT

19d • $17 - $22

About The Position

Covenant Living is seeking a Security Guard to provide security for the campus, campus vehicles, residents, and staff. The role includes patrolling buildings and grounds and responding to emergencies during the security shift. The Security Guard also supports campus safety, assists with emergency procedures and equipment, prepares incident reports, and provides limited maintenance, housekeeping, and residential services as needed.

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, 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.
• 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 when on-call personnel need to be notified and follow procedures to support them.
• Call 911 during 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.
• 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 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 responsibilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED