Security Officer (PRN/On-Call)

Goodwin Living•Falls Church, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Safety and Security, the Security Officer will be responsible for performing the security and surveillance duties at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads. The Security Officer will provide monitoring and maintenance of the perimeter security, building entrance and egress areas used by Goodwin Living staff and residents, as well as the parking facilities, patrol the interior of the building perimeter, maintain safety and security standards under emergency conditions, communicate orally and in writing, complete reports of security operations, perform non-routine assignments, and non-urgent maintenance duties after maintenance hours. The pay for this position is $22/hr. This position has openings for on-call coverage of the 12am-8am shift and 4pm-12am shift.

Requirements

Previous Security experience required
Demonstrated knowledge of standard security practices
Demonstrated ability to operate telephone and surveillance systems
Demonstrated ability/technique for sound decision making in emergency situations
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for observation and documentation of incidents / investigations
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Monitoring of security stations, operating and maintaining security equipment.
Provision of security services through enforcement of Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads policies and procedures.
Provide security services as directed for any special events, including setting up of “No Parking” signs, conducting traffic, and parking, etc.
Assist in delivering / escorting emergency vehicles to building entrance where needed (when resident needs to be transported to Hospital).
Understand the Fire System to perform the following operations when system sounds: Reset system, Report supervisory troubles on the system to Maintenance Staff, Restore / secure any activated pull stations.
Provision of emergency and other services on weekends, holidays, and at other times when staff who normally perform these duties are not present.
Patrolling the interior of the secure perimeter and inspection of the facility.
Communication (oral and written and record-keeping) for Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads security operations.