Security Guard / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Acts Retirement-Life Communities; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Acts Retirement-Life Communities in Matthews, NC is seeking a Security Guard / EMT to protect residents, team members, and property through proactive patrols, access control, and monitoring cameras.

You will respond to medical emergencies, provide basic and advanced pre-hospital care within EMT scope, and maintain a visible presence to deter incidents. A valid driver’s license is required, and EMT certification must be current or obtained within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in security, law enforcement, emergency medical services, or a related field.
• Current EMT certification in good standing (or ability to obtain within six months).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Protect residents, team members, visitors, and property through proactive patrols and monitoring security cameras.
• Control access to facilities and respond to life-safety incidents.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care within EMT scope.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT certification

Job description

Overview

Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!

Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActiv benefit!

We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!

Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Security Guard / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of residents, team members, visitors, and property through proactive patrols, monitoring security cameras, access control, and other life-safety systems. Maintains a visible presence to deter misconduct and promote a safe and secure environment. Responds promptly to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and security incidents, providing basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency medical care within the scope of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification until care is transferred to local emergency responders.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of experience in security, law enforcement, emergency medical services, or a related field
• Experience in responding to medical emergencies and providing patient assessment and pre-hospital care
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification in good standing (or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment)

Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.

Acts Retirement-Life Communities is one of the largest not-for-profit owners, operators, and developers of resort-style continuing care senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The Acts family proudly consists of 28 communities in 9 states, and over 8,500 team members. Acts provides residents with a lifestyle that includes on-campus conveniences, services, and amenities such as casual and fine dining venues, beauty salons, fitness centers, security, healthcare, activity programs, and much more. Our team members are inspired by a culture of Loving-Kindness, and we are fully committed to appreciating the array of backgrounds and talents demonstrated by our team members.

Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.

Pay Range

$18.54 - $22.59 / hour. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.