Security Guard

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; Spring Valley (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Security Guard to protect the campus, residents, staff, and property in California. The role includes patrolling grounds, securing doors, responding to emergencies, and enforcing campus safety policies.

The position requires at least two years in security, a valid California driver’s license, and First Aid certification. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to interact with residents, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in security or related work.
• Current driver's license and good driving record.
• First aid certification and EMS experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and write in English and communicate with staff and residents.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency call system and notify on-call personnel as needed.
• Call 911 in emergencies and coordinate with responders.
• Patrol campus and secure exterior doors in all buildings.
• Monitor campus vehicle traffic and enforce traffic policies.
• Write incident reports and maintenance requests in WorxHub.
• Provide non-security campus services as needed by leadership.

Skills

Security experience

First aid

Clean driving record

English communication

Education

High school diploma

CDL preferred

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:$19.60 - $22.60 per hourReasonable Pay EstimateA reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $19.60 - $22.60 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.