Security Guard

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Cromwell (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Fitness center

Job summary

Covenant Living is hiring a Security Guard to protect the campus, residents, staff, and property. The role includes patrolling buildings and grounds, monitoring security systems, responding to emergencies, and enforcing campus policies while maintaining a friendly, service-oriented approach.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, two years of security experience, a valid driver's license (CDL preferred), first aid certification, and the ability to communicate clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Two years security experience or related work required.
• First aid certification required.
• Ability to read and write in English; good communication with residents and staff.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license; CDL preferred and a good driving record.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency call system on campus.
• Evaluate need to notify on-call personnel and follow procedures.
• Call 911 in emergencies and coordinate with responders.
• Check and secure security equipment; patrol the campus.
• Monitor vehicle traffic and enforce campus policies.
• Report safety hazards and submit maintenance requests as needed.
• Provide non-emergency residential services that do not conflict with security.

Skills

Security experience

First aid

Clean driving record

English literacy

Education

High school education

Job description

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!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 any on-call personnel when necessary and follows designated procedures supporting on-call personnel as required.In emergency situations, calls 911 and ensures connection with responding emergency personnel.Check and secures all security equipment, completes scheduled patrols of entire campus.Check and secure all exterior doors in all buildings.Be on alert and is to challenge any/all trespassers on campus property.Responsible for monitoring all vehicle traffic and help maintain all of traffic policies.Have knowledge about and familiarizes self with the entire campus, equipment areas, campus phone system, emergency fire equipment/panels, emergency pendant system and follows all appropriate procedures.Have familiarity with utility shut-off locations, and able to reset HVAC chiller system, when not operating. In addition, familiar with fire detector indicator panel locations and understands shut-off techniques and panel reset procedures.Write and distribute appropriate reports for all incidents.Report all safety hazards and writes 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 experience in security or other related work.Current state driver’s license (CDL preferred) and a good driving record.First aid certification and to have experience in emergency medical situations.Ability to read and write in English, to communicate with the 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 are required.Ability to work under conditions that require flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing conditions.#SupportServicesCompensation Pay Range:$16.94 - $20.88 per hourReasonable Pay EstimateA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $16.94 - $20.88 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.For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet InsuranceFor 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.