Security Guards

UCHI United Church Homes, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Church Homes seeks a Security Guard at Glenwood Community to maintain a safe living environment for residents, staff and visitors. The role requires monitoring, responding to alarms, conducting checks, and assisting during emergencies, with routine access control and incident reporting.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years in security, a valid driver's license, and strong communication in English to work with residents and vendors.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years in security position.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must read/write/speak English.
• Ability to work with elderly residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous monitoring of the community to ensure a secure environment.
• Performs scheduled and random checks for security breaches.
• Locks external doors as scheduled.
• Checks doors and windows to ensure they are secure.
• Operates alarms (security, fire, maintenance) and inspects for malfunctions.
• Responds to emergencies and assists residents, visitors, and staff.
• Escorts staff during night or early morning hours.
• Delivers resident correspondence during security checks.
• Ensures vacant apartments are secure.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks such as fire extinguisher checks and snow removal.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Detail oriented

Honesty / integrity

Judgment

Problem solving

Reliability

Reading & writing

Safety awareness

Time management

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Community Name: Glenwood Community

The Security Guard is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of the residents, staff members, and visitors of the community.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Provides continuous monitoring of the community, inside and outside, to ensure a secure environment.
• Performs scheduled and random checks of designated areas throughout the community to check for any security breaches.
• Locks external doors as scheduled.
• Checks doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are tightly closed and locked.
• Operates community alarm systems, including security alarms, fire alarms, maintenance alarms, other safety alarms, and inspects for any malfunctions or tampering.
• Including answering alarms and investigating disturbances.
• Monitors stairway areas throughout shift to inspect for any concerns.
• Protects the community's assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues.
• Assists the maintenance staff members in securing an area during a maintenance emergency.
• Escorts staff members leaving from or arriving to community during night or early morning hours.
• Delivers resident correspondence throughout community security checks during shift.
• Responds to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to residents, visitors, and/or visitors.
• Ensures vacant apartments are secure.
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests during shift.
• Performs preventative maintenance duties; including, but not limited to, fire extinguisher checks, sidewalk snow removal, and other tasks as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or directed.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience:

A proven and demonstrated history of three (3) or more years in a similar position within the security field

Computer Skills:

Must possess basic computer skills

Certifications & Licenses:

Must possess a valid driver's license

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write, understand and speak the English language;
• Must be able to work with elderly residents, families, other health care staff members and outside vendors;
• Must have basic maintenance skills;
• Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

At United Church Homes, It's All About Spirit. As a United Church Homes team member, you help foster a spirit of unity across our communities and a commitment to person-centered care at every level of our organization. We know you have a passion for changing lives and enhancing the well-being of our residents. As a result, we want to help you reach the fullest potential in your career. Here, your gifts and talents are appreciated. Your dedication to relationship-building is valued. At United Church Homes you are just as important as our residents, and together we provide care that nurtures, encourages and creates a sense of community. From the nurses, dietitians, therapists, housekeepers, and others who touch residents' lives on a daily basis, to the administrators and office staff, we share a common goal: excellence in all we do.