Security Officer (Part-Time)

Goodwin Living; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance for Career Dev.

US Citizenship/DACA support

ESL & Citizenship Tutoring

Staff Emergency Grants

Free Meals & Fitness Center access

Job summary

Goodwin Living is seeking a Security Officer to perform security and surveillance duties at Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads. You will monitor perimeter security, entrances/exits, and parking areas, maintain safety standards, and complete security reports under the supervision of the Security Supervisor.

The role requires night shifts (12am-8am) on Saturdays and Sundays. The position pays $22.00 per hour and includes weekend and emergency coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous security experience is required.
• Knowledge of standard security practices is required.
• Ability to operate telephone and surveillance systems.
• Demonstrated decision making in emergencies.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication for documenting incidents.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security stations and maintain security equipment.
• Enforce Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads policies and procedures.
• Understand and operate fire system operations.
• Provide emergency services on nights, weekends and holidays when others are unavailable.
• Patrol interior perimeter and inspect the facility.
• Observe and report life safety and security violations.
• Maintain staff and security readiness under emergencies.

Skills

Security experience

Security practices

Operate telephone systems

Emergency decision making

Written and verbal communication

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Goodwin Living is a mission-driven nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. We support, honor and uplift older adults and the people who care for them by creating a workplace rooted in purpose, belonging and growth. Our culture has earned consistent recognition, including Top Workplace honors in the D.C. region since 2019, national recognition by USA Today and Nurse.com, and Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards recognition since 2022. These honors are based on team member feedback and reflect what our team values most.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Security Supervisor, the Security Officer will be responsible for performing the security and surveillance duties at Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads. The Security Officer will provide monitoring and maintenance of the perimeter security, building entrance and egress areas used by Goodwin Living staff and residents, as well as the parking facilities, patrol the interior of the building perimeter, maintain safety and security standards under emergency conditions, communicate orally and in writing, complete reports of security operations, and perform non-routine assignments.

The hours for this position are 12am-8am Saturday and Sunday (Friday night to Saturday morning and Saturday "night" to Sunday morning).

The pay for this position is $22.00/hr.

Job Duties

• Monitoring of security stations, operating and maintaining security equipment
• Provision of Security Services through enforcement of Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads' policies and procedures
• Understand and perform fire system operations
• Provision of emergency and other services on weekends, holidays, and at other times when staff who normally perform the duties are not present
• Patrolling the interior of the secure perimeter and inspection of the facility
• Observe and report all life safety violations or security violations by staff or residents
• Maintenance of staff and security under emergency conditions

NOTE: It is each employee's responsibility to maintain, develop and improve work knowledge and competencies through the completion of required orientation, on-going in-service, annual updates, and other trainings.

Qualifications

• Previous Security experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard security practices
• Demonstrated ability to operate telephone and surveillance systems
• Demonstrated ability/technique for sound decision making in emergency situations
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for observation and documentation of incidents / investigations
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

A Sampling Of Our Many Benefits

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to part-time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.