Security and Emergency Services Officer I

Erickson Senior Living; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k)

Employee discounts

Volunteer hours

Onsite medical center

Job summary

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living is seeking a Security and Emergency Services Officer to implement the SES Program under supervision, ensuring safety across the community. You will conduct routine interior and exterior patrols, respond to non-emergency service calls, assist in emergencies, and manage access at the gatehouse while maintaining a professional, resident-focused presence.

This role offers competitive pay ($19.50–$21.00 per hour with shift differential), comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Prior experience in security preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate professional and responsive interactions with residents, staff, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine interior and exterior patrols of the buildings and grounds.
• Conduct safety checks and inspections in support of Life Safety and OSHA compliance.
• Receive non-emergency service calls from dispatch and respond timely and appropriately.
• Respond and assist in community emergencies including fires, floods, severe weather, or evacuations.
• Screen all vehicle and pedestrian traffic entering the community.
• Document visitors and vendors/contractors and provide parking passes and maps.

Skills

Patrol procedures

Emergency response

Visitor screening

Documentation

Job description

Location:

Riderwood Village by Erickson Senior Living

Join our team as a Security and Emergency Services (SES) Officer, responsible for implementing the SES Program under the Supervisor’s direction. In this role, you will perform regular property patrols, provide relief staffing at the gatehouse, and respond to non-emergency service calls.

What we offer

• Compensation: $19.50-21.00 including shift differential and float rates, based on experience
• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Participate in routine interior and exterior patrols of the buildings and grounds
• Conduct safety checks and inspections in support of Life Safety and OSHA compliance
• Receive calls fornon-emergencyservice from dispatch and security by radio or telephone and responds timely and appropriately
• Respond and assists in Community Emergencies, including but not limited to; fires, floods, severe weather, hazardous materials incidents, bomb threats, and evacuations
• Create the best initial impression of the community
• Screen all vehicle and pedestrian traffic entering the community
• Document all visitors and vendors/contractors and provides proper parking passes, maps, and instructs visitors to park in appropriate spaces

What you will need

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Prior experience in security preferred
• Ability to demonstrate professional and responsive interactions with residents and their family members, staff, vendors, and each other
• Ability to document daily activities in a clear and concise manner

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Riderwood is a beautiful 120-acre continuing care retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Riderwood helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law