Security Guard
About The Position
The Security Guard position, in accordance with established policies and procedures, provides security/safety for all residents and staff. The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all residents living here is of the utmost importance, every single day; responding to apartment alarms/emergencies; assisting nursing staff in lifting residents to a safe position; performing site and perimeter security rounds. This position reports to the Security Supervisor. Greets and directs guests, vendors, employees, and residents upon entry to the property while screening each vehicle and person for authorization. Conducts routine rounds of the property and buildings as assigned. Keeps all areas of the community secure and assists with unlocks as required. Writes detailed and accurate reports using computer applications and software during each shift that aligns with instruction from the Supervisor and the daily orders. Responds to emergency situations and helps coordinate medical responses within the community between ASCA EMTs and local first responders. Remains familiar with the location of fire alarm system elements (control panels, smoke detectors, extinguishers, pull stations, sprinkler valves, etc.) as well as other essential building systems (light switches, fuse panels, chillers, boilers, pumps, and emergency generators) within the community in order to perform minor maintenance functions (e.g., opening and closing valves or turning on/off switches under the instruction of others).
Requirements
- High school education; or one-year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must hold a current VA valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent customer services skills, patience, and a knack for meeting a wide range of personal needs.
- Clear communication skills with a team-based mentality.
- Basic computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
Responsibilities
- Provides security/safety for all residents and staff.
- Ensures the safety and security of all residents.
- Responds to apartment alarms/emergencies.
- Assists nursing staff in lifting residents to a safe position.
- Performs site and perimeter security rounds.
- Greets and directs guests, vendors, employees, and residents upon entry to the property while screening each vehicle and person for authorization.
- Conducts routine rounds of the property and buildings as assigned.
- Keeps all areas of the community secure and assists with unlocks as required.
- Writes detailed and accurate reports using computer applications and software during each shift.
- Responds to emergency situations and helps coordinate medical responses within the community between ASCA EMTs and local first responders.
- Remains familiar with the location of fire alarm system elements and other essential building systems within the community in order to perform minor maintenance functions.
Benefits
- Hourly employees: 1.5x Holiday Pay
- 1.5x Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week
- Full-time employees: Generous PTO beginning with a maximum of 104 hours annually
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- STD/LTD
- Supplemental: Accident/Cancer/Critical Illness
- Legal Resources
- Identity Theft
- Tuition reimbursement: up to $5,250 annually for qualifying coursework
- All employees: 401k with company match
- Educational Partnership Discounts: South University, ECPI, Regent University, St. Leo University, and Colorado Christian University
- Referral Bonus for new employee referrals that join our team
- Star Employee Recognition Program including monetary awards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
