Security Officer II

Front Porch; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Front Porch's Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community is seeking a Security Officer II for a full-time night shift (NOC) from Friday to Tuesday, 11:00pm–7:30am. The role protects residents and staff, patrols campus, handles emergencies, and supports safety programs.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years security experience, a First Aid and CPR certificate, a California Class C license, and a guard card; compensation is $21.50–$23.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills to assist residents, families, co-workers and vendors.
• Ability to train security staff and work any shift as needed.
• Familiarity with campus safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services for residents and staff, securing premises and responding to incidents.
• Periodically patrol grounds, lobbies, corridors, and public spaces to ensure safety.
• Warn violators and file incident reports; assist with emergencies and medical calls as needed.
• Escort nurses and assist during emergencies, including directing medical personnel and residents.

Skills

Customer service

Training staff

Security procedures

Emergency response

Education

1 year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Carlsbad By the Sea Retirement Community

A resort-style continuing care retirement community on the beautiful coast in Carlsbad!

Security Officer II

Full Time: NOC Shift, Friday to Tuesday, 11:00pm-7:30am (Wednesday and Thursday off)

$21.50-23.50 per hour

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. Has additional responsibilities to train security staff and be sure other command center staff is aware of emergency procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction.
• Responsible for training new security staff and must be qualified to work any shift necessary (as determined by the security manager) to accomplish this task.
• Periodically patrols outside grounds of campus and lobbies, corridors and public rooms of the facility to ensure safety and security of residents and staff.
• Graciously warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and advises reports or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Assist Care Center with emergency maintenance issues or resident concerns, responds to fire alarms, emergency call switch activation and other emergencies.
• Assist clinic when necessary, including escorting nurses and lifting residents who fall and direct medical personnel on the scene of the emergency.
• Investigates and completes resident loss reports and incident reports during each shift, gives copies to supervisor and maintains a file on them.
• Perform emergency janitorial duties and maintenance duties when needed, sets thermostatic controls to maintain specified temperature in buildings or cold storage rooms.
• Review emergency response procedures with nursing staff and front desk staff when necessary because that staff may be new or may be from an agency and unfamiliar with the facilities established procedures.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of security issues as determined by the security supervisor.
• May be required to drive company non-commercial vehicles.
• Familiar with all disaster, fire and other emergency procedures as outlined in facility disaster plan.
• Perform emergency delivery procedures, place flyers on resident doors or campus wide.
• Performs other duties as required which may arise, unforeseen duties may arise.
• Follows department safety standards, practice correct body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs.
• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Credentials

Essential:

• First Aid certificate
• CPR certificate
• Class C California driver's license
• Guard card

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential: 1 year certificate from college or technical school

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential: 2+ years previous Security Guard or related experience

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).

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 Department of Justice Criminal background clearance.