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MEEDAC is seeking a vigilant Security Officer to help maintain a safe environment for residents at the Community. You will use communication, observation and de-escalation to manage incidents, while building respectful relationships with residents and maintaining professional boundaries.
The role requires strong situational awareness, reliability, and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Security Officer is responsible for helping maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, at the Community. The Security Officer is expected to use communication, observation, conflict prevention and de-escalation as primary approaches when dealing with incidents. The role has a strong community focus and requires building respectful relationships with residents while maintaining professional boundaries, applying policies consistently and promoting safety without unnecessarily escalating situations. Skills & Attributes Strong observation and situational-awareness skills. Calm and confident approach when dealing with difficult or unpredictable situations. Ability to use de-escalation and problem-solving techniques. Good judgement and ability to determine when matters need to be escalated. Reliable, punctual and able to work independently with limited supervision. Physically capable of conducting regular patrols and responding to incidents. Able to prepare clear, factual and accurate written incident reports. Professional and able to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality. Patient, culturally aware and community focused. Able to build respectful relationships without compromising security responsibilities. Able to work effectively as part of a small team.