Security Guard

Upstate Services Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Security Guard to maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, visitors, and guests. Shifts include days, evenings, and nights with options for full-time or part-time employment.

The role involves responding to emergencies, monitoring cameras, patrolling premises, securing exits, and reporting daily surveillance activities to ensure a secure, welcoming campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety and security practices, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to manage department staff and function as a team player.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to meet departmental objectives utilizing critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to facility emergencies/codes in a timely manner and facilitate resolution.
• Ensure cameras are monitored, guests and visitors are signed in, resident safety checks performed, and emergency response timely.

Skills

Safety practices knowledge

Team leadership

Customer service skills

Critical thinking

Job description

Security Guard

Dayshift

Evening shift

Night shift

Full-time or part-time

At Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, we're committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our residents, employees, visitors, and guests. As a Security Guard, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the well-being of our community. If you're passionate about maintaining a secure and welcoming atmosphere, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Job Summary:

As a Security Guard, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of our facility, its residents, employees, visitors, and guests. This includes responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, monitoring cameras, and patrolling premises. You'll also be responsible for overseeing mail functions, securing exits, and submitting daily surveillance reports.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to all facility emergencies/codes in a timely manner and facilitate the resolution as needed

• Ensure cameras are monitored, guests and visitors are signed in, resident safety checks are performed as scheduled, and emergency response is timely and appropriate for the situation

• Investigate all allegations of missing items from residents, in cooperation with the nursing staff, families, and local law enforcement authorities

• Coordinate efforts with the Maintenance and Housekeeping departments to resolve safety hazards or issues of non-compliance as identified

• Oversee incoming and outgoing mail functions

• Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence

• Remove wrongdoers and trespassers from the facility as needed

• Secure all exits, doors, and windows throughout the facility

• Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety and security practices, procedures, and guidelines

• Ability to manage department staff and function as a team player

• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills

• Ability to meet departmental objectives utilizing critical thinking skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate: $17 - $18

• Opportunity to work part-time or full-time

About Us:

At Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, we're dedicated to providing quality care and diversified services with a professional team of caregivers who focus on each resident as a whole person, encompassing their physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. Our goal is to create a homelike environment for all our residents, whether their stay is short or long-term, and we take pride in delivering excellent customer service.