Security-Per Diem
About The Position
The Security associate promotes and guards the community’s property and assets against fire, theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry while meeting or exceeding service standards. The role includes patrolling and inspecting community buildings and grounds, responding to security calls and complaints, investigating incidents, and supporting emergency response procedures. The associate may also schedule and provide resident transportation and may drive the community vehicle when necessary. The position involves working indoors and outdoors throughout the year, interacting courteously with residents, guests, and staff, and may include exposure to hostile individuals and chemicals identified in the MSDS Manual. Physical activity includes standing, walking, sitting, lifting and carrying items, repetitive hand use, and occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Demonstrated interest in working with a senior population.
- Interact with guests, residents, and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
- Respond promptly to resident needs.
- Ability to work both outdoors and indoors throughout the year.
- Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including standing or walking 4–6 hours per workday, sitting 4–6 hours per workday, frequently supporting, assisting, lifting, or carrying 0–10 pounds, and occasionally supporting or assisting up to 50 pounds and lifting or carrying up to 15 pounds.
- Ability to use hands repetitively for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
- Ability to occasionally bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach.
- May be exposed to hostile individuals and chemicals identified in the MSDS Manual.
Nice To Haves
- One year of job-related experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct safety and security inspections of community property, including common areas, resident corridors, parking areas, and perimeter access.
- Patrol community buildings and grounds as scheduled and, when required, register at watch stations to record inspection times.
- Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure they are secure.
- Patrol community property to prevent and discover activity that violates criminal, fire, or safety codes.
- Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and unsecured security doors.
- Investigate and report unlawful acts and safety hazards that could endanger people or property.
- Investigate incidents and suspicious occurrences and file incident reports appropriately.
- Respond to security calls and complaints, take necessary action, and handle on-scene emergency situations until relieved by a supervisor.
- Inspect and report dangerous conditions and damaged or defective equipment, machinery, and property.
- Secure and unlock areas and buildings in accordance with policy and community expectations.
- Raise, lower, and fold the flag appropriately.
- Notify appropriate agencies when emergency response and support are necessary.
- Sound the alarm and/or call the police or fire department in case of fire or unauthorized persons.
- Assist with emergency response procedures in accordance with community policy.
- Secure outside furniture or fixtures in the event of inclement weather.
- Schedule and provide transportation for residents in accordance with policy.
- Drive the community vehicle when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
