Contingent Security Officer – Gatehouse

The Village Independent Living; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegria Village in Dearborn is seeking a Part-Time Gatehouse Security Attendant to greet visitors, log activity, and help maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and guests. This light role is scheduled two weekends per month (about 32 hours) with day and afternoon shifts available.

You will monitor the gatehouse, conduct property rounds, complete logs and incident reports, respond to emergencies, and support leadership with safety tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in security, safety, customer service, or related work.
• Strong communication and professionalism.
• Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in stressful situations.
• Comfortable writing reports and using basic computer systems (Microsoft Office).
• Dependable, observant, and detail-oriented.
• Valid driver’s license required (for patrol vehicle use).
• First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Greet and log all visitors, residents, and employees.
• Monitor gatehouse activity and help direct traffic on campus.
• Complete daily logs and routine reports.
• Conduct regular property rounds (buildings and grounds).
• Patrol campus to support a safe environment.
• Respond calmly to emergencies, including medical situations.
• Complete incident reports when needed.
• Support leadership with additional safety and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Decision making under stress

Report writing

Attention to detail

Dependable

Observant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part-Time Gatehouse Security Attendant (2 Weekends/Month – Flexible Schedule)

Location: Allegria Village – Dearborn, MI

About the Role:

Allegria Village, a senior living community in Dearborn, is hiring a Part-Time Gatehouse Security Attendant to help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

This is a light part-time role scheduled two weekends per month (about 32 hours monthly) with both day and afternoon shifts available.

Schedule (Very Important)

• Part-Time role
• Scheduled 2 weekends per month
• Approximately 32 hours per month total
• Day and afternoon shifts available
• Great for retirees or those seeking flexible supplemental income

What You’ll Do:

• Greet and log all visitors, residents, and employees
• Monitor gatehouse activity and help direct traffic on campus
• Complete daily logs and routine reports
• Conduct regular property rounds (buildings and grounds)
• Patrol campus to support a safe environment
• Respond calmly to emergencies, including medical situations
• Complete incident reports when needed
• Support leadership with additional safety and administrative tasks

What We’re Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience in security, safety, customer service, or related work
• Strong communication and professionalism
• Ability to stay calm and make good decisions in stressful situations
• Comfortable writing reports and using basic computer systems (Microsoft Office)
• Dependable, observant, and detail-oriented
• Valid driver’s license required (for patrol vehicle use)
• First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Why This Role Works Well:

• Very light part-time schedule (2 weekends/month)
• Ideal for retirees, veterans, or supplemental income seekers
• Stable, structured environment
• Meaningful work supporting resident safety
• One consistent location (no travel between sites)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and patrol campus grounds
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations