Security Guard

Covenant Living • Maryville, TN

6d • $15 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Guard is responsible for the security of the campus, vehicles, residents, and staff. The role patrols buildings and grounds and responds to campus emergencies during the security shift. It also provides emergency and non-emergency support services, while ensuring that these duties do not conflict with the primary security purpose.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Two years of experience in security or other related work.
• Current state driver’s license and a good driving record; CDL 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, 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.
• For California candidates, a valid and current California Security License.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Respond to the emergency call system and follow designated procedures for notifying and supporting on-call personnel when necessary.
• Call 911 in emergencies and ensure connection with responding emergency personnel.
• Check and secure security equipment and conduct 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.
• Learn 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 reset procedures.
• Write and distribute reports for incidents.
• 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 main security purpose.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home and auto insurance, and discount purchasing program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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