Part Time - Courtesy Officer

The Glen; Shreveport, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glen in Shreveport, LA is seeking a security officer to help ensure a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors. You will monitor for hazards, conduct rounds and respond to emergency call lights to protect residents and property.

Shift is 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., weekends and most holidays with some availability to fill in for co-workers. Ideal candidates are people-oriented with strong communication and teamwork skills, and must be able to work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Must be people-oriented with good communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Flexible hours and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Observe for fire and safety hazards and regular rounds to maintain safety of residents, visitors and staff.
• Direct visitors during tours of duty.
• Respond to residents’ emergency call lights.

Skills

People-oriented

Communication skills

Diversity teamwork

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Description

Since 1898, The Glen strives to provide the best environment for seniors. Our focus is a “resident directed” philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life. We feel it is the best way to offer the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment that places the respect of our residents above all else.

SHIFT: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Weekends, and most holidays with some availability to fill in for co-worker’s time off)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Observe for fire and safety hazards or violations of fire and safety regulations and policies and makes regular rounds to help maintain the safety and security of residents, visitors and staff. Directs visitors during tour of duty and responds to residential residents’ emergency call lights.

Requirements

1. Must be people-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
2. Prior experience as security officer desirable.
3. Flexible hours & must be able to work overtime as required.
4. Well organized and self-motivated.
5. Computer skills appropriate to job functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 90 pounds.
• Extensive walking, bending, sitting, reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing
• Exposure to inclement weather on outside rounds, with possibly significant changes in temperature for brief periods.