Security Guard

Covenant Living • Maryville, TN

5d

About The Position

The Security Guard is responsible for the security of the campus, campus vehicles, residents, and staff. The position patrols buildings and grounds and responds to emergencies during the security shift. It also supports emergency response, monitors traffic, secures campus facilities and equipment, documents incidents and safety hazards, and may provide maintenance, housekeeping, or residential services when these do not conflict with the primary security responsibilities.

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.
• For California candidates, a valid and current California Security License.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the emergency call system and follow designated procedures for notifying and supporting on-call personnel as needed.
• 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.
• Watch for and challenge trespassers on campus property.
• Monitor vehicle traffic and help maintain traffic policies.
• Learn and follow procedures related to campus equipment, phone systems, emergency fire equipment and panels, and the emergency pendant system.
• 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 enter appropriate maintenance requests in the WorxHub software program.
• Provide maintenance or housekeeping services at the direction of leadership staff 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.
• 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 AD&D benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, and discount purchasing program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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