Security Guard

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Time Off and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Fitness center access

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Covenant Living is hiring a Security Guard to safeguard the campus, residents, and staff. You will patrol buildings and grounds, respond to emergencies, and coordinate with on-call personnel.

The role requires sharp observation, communication, and a customer-service mindset to support a safe living environment for all residents. Responsibilities include monitoring access, securing exterior doors, writing detailed incident reports, and assisting with maintenance needs on an emergency basis.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in security or related work.
• First aid certification.
• Ability to read and write in English; communicate with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency call system and notify on-call personnel as required.
• Evaluate need to alert on-call staff and follow procedures during emergencies.
• Check and secure security equipment and perform scheduled patrols of the campus.
• Monitor all vehicle traffic and enforce campus traffic policies.
• Write and distribute incident reports; log safety hazards and maintenance requests.

Skills

Security experience

First aid certification

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school education

Tools

WorxHub

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.For California candidates, must maintain a valid and current California Security License.#SupportServicesCompensation Pay Range:$14.66 - $19.43 per hourReasonable Pay EstimateA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $14.66 - $19.43 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.