Security Guard

Lake Seminole Square; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Employee assistance

Bus line discounts

Employee discounts

Bonus program

Free meals & parking

Daily Pay option

Job summary

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting a hospitality driven Security Guard to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This full-time role ensures a safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff by verifying scheduled presence of employees and contractors on the grounds.

Daily rounds, emergency response, and incident reporting are key duties. The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, English proficiency, and teamwork. Competitive benefits accompany long-term employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to make decisions quickly and in accordance with established protocol.
• Must have or be willing to be trained in first responder and first aid training.
• One-year experience in security preferred.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and Corporate Compliance.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Makes scheduled rounds to maintain a secure environment for residents and property.
• Responds to fire alarms and apartment emergency calls.
• Develops and maintains good working rapport with residents, family members, visitors, and personnel.
• Assists with special security needs involving employees and visitors.
• Provides written reports of incidents during the shift.
• Maintains entrances for safe passage and keeps walkways clear after snowstorms.
• Performs duties in priority order as set by supervisor.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position:

Security Guard, full-time

Schedule:

Monday- Friday from 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Pay:

$15 - $16 per hour depending on experience

Location:

Charlotte, NC

At The Cypress of Charlotte, we offer more than just a workplace—we offer a vibrant, resort-style environment where meaningful work meets a strong sense of community. As Charlotte’s premier Life Plan Community, nestled on 65 scenic acres in SouthPark, The Cypress blends luxury living with compassionate care. Our team is made up of talented, diverse professionals who are deeply committed to making a positive impact every day. If you're looking for a warm, supportive setting where your contributions are valued and your work truly matters, The Cypress of Charlotte is a place where you can thrive!

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Life insurance*
• AD&D insurance*
• Long-term disability insurance*
• 401(k) with company match*
• Generous PTO and paid holidays*
• Employee assistance program
• On the Bus Line with discounted bus tickets
• Employee discount program
• Employee appreciation bonuses
• Free employee meals and parking
• Optional Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!

Position Summary:

The Cypress of Charlotte is recruiting for a hospitality driven Security Guards to join our team! This role is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all residents, members, visitors, staff and protecting the community property. Responsible for verifying the scheduled presence of all employees and third-party contractors on the grounds.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Security Guard:

• Makes scheduled rounds both inside and outside the buildings to maintain a secure environment for residents and their property as well as company property.
• Responds to all fire alarms and apartment emergency calls.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with residents, family members, visitors, and personnel to assure that security procedures meet the needs of the facility.
• Assists with special security needs as they arise involving employees, visitors, and other members of the community.
• Provides written report of any community incident during the shift that Director of Facilities and other administration may need to be aware of.
• Maintains entrances in facility for safe passage at all times. Shovels and keeps clear exit door walkways during and after snowstorms.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by supervisor.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and maintain “clean” driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to make decisions quickly and in accordance with established protocol.
• Must have or be willing to be trained in first responder and first aid training.
• One-year experience in security preferred.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and Corporate Compliance regulations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Available benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, disability, 401(k) with company match, and a generous paid time off program. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the month following 30-days of employment.

Drug-free workplace.

EEO & E-verify employer.