Security Guard – Weekend Overnight Shift

Covenant Living Communities and Services; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 23,336 - 26,546; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) with employer match

Fitness center access

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Job summary

A continuing care retirement community is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to ensure safety on campus. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, monitoring vehicle traffic, and conducting patrols. The ideal candidate should possess a high school education, have two years of relevant experience, and hold a First Aid certification. A valid driver's license is also required. The role offers competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in security or related work.
• Current state driver's license with good driving record.
• First aid certification is required.
• Ability to read and write in English to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and notifications.
• Police the buildings and grounds.
• Monitor vehicle traffic and enforce traffic policies.
• Write reports for all incidents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good observational skills

Ability to follow directions

Emergency medical experience

Education

High school education

Job description

Part of a nationwide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Security Guard. This position is responsible for security of the campus, all campus vehicles, residents and staff. Security responsibilities are to police the buildings and grounds and respond to all emergencies on the campus during the security shift.

In This Role, The Security Guard Will

• Respond to emergency call system.
• Evaluate the need to notify on‑call personnel when necessary and follow designated procedures supporting on‑call personnel as required.
• In emergency situations, call 911 and ensure connection with responding emergency personnel.
• Check and secure all security equipment, complete scheduled patrols of the entire campus.
• Check and secure all exterior doors in all buildings.
• Be on alert and challenge any/all trespassers on campus property.
• Monitor all vehicle traffic and help maintain all traffic policies.
• Have knowledge of and familiarize oneself with the entire campus, equipment areas, campus phone system, emergency fire equipment/panels, and emergency pendant system, and follow all appropriate procedures.
• Have familiarity with utility shut‑off locations and be able to reset the HVAC chiller system when not operating. Also be familiar with fire detector indicator panel locations and understand shut‑off techniques and panel reset procedures.
• Write and distribute appropriate reports for all incidents.
• Report all safety hazards and write appropriate maintenance requests into the WorxHub software program.
• Provide maintenance/housekeeping services at the direction of any leadership staff on an emergency basis.
• Provide non‑emergency residential services that do not conflict with the main security purpose.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• High school education.
• Two years of experience in security or other related work.
• Current state driver’s license (CDL preferred) and a good driving record.
• First aid certification and experience in emergency medical situations.
• Ability to read and write in English, to communicate with other employees and residents.
• Good interpersonal skills, project a friendly personality, understand customer service and team building concepts, and have the ability to work with people, especially the elderly.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Good observational skills required.
• Ability to work under conditions that require flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• For California candidates, must maintain a valid and current California Security License.

Compensation Pay Range

$16.94 - $19.27 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.94 - $19.27 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job‑related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Various voluntary benefits:
  • Life, AD&D
  • Tuition assistance and scholarships
  • Employee assistance program
  • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
  • Pet Insurance

For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.