Security Guard

Friendship; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Friendship is seeking Security Guards for its North Roanoke and Richfield Living teams in Roanoke, VA and Salem, VA to help protect residents, visitors and staff on campus. Guards will patrol, monitor surveillance and respond to emergencies, coordinating with local responders as needed.

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, VA driver’s license, ability to lift over 50 pounds, and the stamina to stand and patrol for long shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Knowledge of evacuation and emergency preparedness principles.
• Active duties require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting objects over 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Make rounds on property and in buildings; check doors and lock/unlock as appropriate.
• Respond to all fire alarms and follow RACE procedures.
• Meet the rescue squad at resident apartments in emergencies.
• Alert Police Department and inform switchboard when police are notified.
• Log activities daily and report to the next guard at shift change.
• Check security vehicles for maintenance concerns and report them.
• Maintain cut-off books to assist with water, electrical, and fire alarm shut-offs.
• Patrol parking lots and issue tickets for No Parking zones.
• Be available for call-backs during emergencies or severe weather.

Skills

Physical fitness

Emergency preparedness

Valid driver’s license

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visitfriendship.us for more information.

Friendship is looking for Security Guards to join our Friendship Health and Rehab North team, located in Roanoke, VA and our Richfield Living team, locate in Salem, VA. The Security Guard will ensure the safety of residents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. They will assist with directing activities associated with emergency situations that may arise on campus.

Pay Rate:

• $15.00 per hour

Shifts Available:

• Second (2:45pm - 11:15 pm) and Third shift (11:30 pm - 8:00 am) 24-32 hours a week, includes weekends and holidays
• Make rounds on property and in buildings; checks doors and lock/ unlock as appropriate
• Respond to all fire alarms- RACE
• Meet the rescue squad at resident apartments in cases of emergency
• Alert Police Department as appropriate; communicate to switchboard that Police have been notified of emergency/issue
• Log activities daily and report them to the next guard at shift change
• Check security vehicles regularly and report any maintenance concerns to the Security Manager/ Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance
• Maintain the Cut-off book in the security vehicles to be able to assist with water, electrical, fire alarm shut offs
• Patrol parking lot and issue tickets to cars parked in "No Parking" zones
• Subject to call-back during emergency situations, i.e. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License in the State of Virginia
• Knowledge of evacuation and emergency preparedness principles
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Part Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.