Security Officer I

Front Porch; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 29,866 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Front Porch at Canterbury Woods Retirement Community in California is seeking a Security Guard for the Saturday-Sunday night shift (10:00 PM–6:30 AM). This role provides security for residents and employees and is responsible for responding to alarms, emergencies, and safety concerns across campus.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED; a Security Guard Card is listed as nonessential. Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a stable, community-focused workplace with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Security Guard Card (nonessential)

Responsibilities

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
• Patrols, periodically, outside grounds of campus and lobbies, corridors and public rooms, access points of the facility to ensure safety and security of residents and staff
• Responds to fire alarms, emergency call switch activation and other emergencies

Skills

Instruction interpretation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Canterbury Woods Retirement Community

Saturday-Sunday: 10pm-6:30am

Pay Range: $21.68-$25.00

Summary

Provides security services for residents and employees of the organization. Protects from and responds to fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by performing the following duties.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
• Patrols, periodically, outside grounds of campus and lobbies, corridors and public rooms, access points of the facility to ensure safety and security of residents and staff
• Responds to fire alarms, emergency call switch activation and other emergencies
• Graciously warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and devises, reports or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts
• Investigates and completes resident loss reports and incident reports, gives copies to supervisor and maintains a file on them
• Keeps accurate log of shift activities
• Occasionally performs emergency janitorial duties and sets thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms
• Familiar with all disaster, fire and other emergency procedures as outlined in facility disaster plan
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears PPE/safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
• Follows department safety standards, practice body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs
• Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
• All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and Skills

Essential:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Credentials

Nonessential:

• Security Guard Card

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• High School diploma or GED

Compensation Disclaimer

The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.