Security Guard

Maybelle Center; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Maybelle Center is seeking a Community Safety Technician to provide security services across Maybelle Center facilities, ensuring a safe, respectful environment for residents and staff. The role emphasizes patrolling, monitoring, reporting, and emergency response with a calm, professional presence.

The position requires a GED or high school diploma, at least one year of related experience, and a valid security certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Unarmed Department of Public Standards and Training Certification.
• Basic typing skills; familiarity with PC word processing; Windows environment.
• Support a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents and staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable addressing groups.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal patrols to secure access points and protect property and people.
• Monitor property and deter unauthorized trespassers; provide a calming presence.
• Monitor surveillance cameras to assess risks.
• Prevent and detect theft or misappropriation of goods and funds.
• Respond to emergencies and implement procedures.
• Document rounds in Safety Logbook and write clear reports.
• Interact positively with residents and staff to foster a respectful environment.
• Cross-train and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Security patrols

Deterrence & calming presence

Surveillance monitoring

Incident reporting

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PCs/Word processing software

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Maybelle Center is seeking a Community Safety Technician who will be responsible for providing security services for Maybelle Center (including the Macdonald Residence and Maybelle Center administrative and program space). The Community Safety Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment at Maybelle Center, making sure residents' rights are honored while creating respectful space for both residents and staff.

Job Duties

• Conduct internal patrols to ensure access points are properly secured and to ensure protection of property and people with a high degree of attentiveness to details and safety.
• Monitor property to detect unauthorized trespassers and provide appropriate deterrence and a calming presence.
• Monitor surveillance cameras to assess external environment and potential risks.
• Prevent and detect theft or misappropriation of goods, money, or other items of value.
• Protect individuals and property from harm.
• Respond to emergency situations and implement emergency response procedures.
• Investigate reported incidents in a timely manner.
• Document rounds in Safety Logbook and write clear, detailed, accurate reports as needed.
• Interact positively with all individuals with whom there is contact, encouraging a positive work environment for all staff and a positive living environment for all residents.
• Assure that the after-hours phone line is being answered and information passed along appropriately.
• Prevents unauthorized access.
• Must report emergency situations as they happen to Community Safety Manager.
• Provide a visible security presence to deter potential crimes and unruly behavior.
• Contract emergency services when needed to ensure effective emergency response for staff and/or residents.
• Community Security Technicians are required to cross-train and assist other departments with organizational needs and tasks.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Unarmed Department of Public Standards and Training Certification
• Basic typing skills are essential, along with basic knowledge of PC's and word processing software, preferably in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Support a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, families, visitors, and staff.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to the resident, employee, residence, company information and records.
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment and practice safe working habits.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, while being comfortable with speaking effectively before groups of residents and employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively and regularly through reading and writing emails in a timely manner.
• Have a desire and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Protect privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents and staff.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed above.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to stand; walk; walk and stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The environment is characteristic of a facility in which healthcare in provided to the frail elderly and individuals requiring additional assistance due to special needs. The noise level is usually moderate.

Compensation

Starting salary: $24.00 - $26.00/hour (+shift differential between 6pm to 6am)

Requires passing pre-employment background check.