Security Officer (PRN/On-Call)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

ESL tutoring

Referral program

Free meals

Job summary

Goodwin Living in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a Security Officer to perform security and surveillance duties at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads. You will monitor and maintain perimeter security, building entrances, and parking areas, patrol interior perimeters, and ensure safety and security standards under emergencies.

The role requires reporting, written and oral communications, and shift coverage including overnight hours.

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.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring of security stations, operating and maintaining security equipment.
• Provision of security services through enforcement of Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads policies and procedures.
• Tasks to be completed by Security Officer.
• Provide security services as directed for special events, including setting up signage and traffic control.
• Assist in delivering / escorting emergency vehicles to building entrance when needed.
• Understand the Fire System operations during alarm events.
• Reset system, report supervision troubles, restore/secure pull stations.
• Provide services on weekends/holidays when needed.
• Patrol the interior and inspect the facility.
• Communicate and document security operations.

Skills

Security experience

Security practices

Surveillance systems

Emergency decision making

Written and verbal communication

Physical strength

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 Director of Safety and Security, 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, perform non-routine assignments, and non-urgent maintenance duties after maintenance hours.

The pay for this position is$22/hr

This position has openings for on-call coverage of the 12am-8am shift and 4pm-12amshift

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.
• Tasks to be completed by Security Officer.

C1. Provide security services as directed for any special events, including setting up of “No Parking” signs, conducting traffic, and parking, etc.

C2. Assist in delivering / escorting emergency vehicles to building entrance where needed (when resident needs to be transported to Hospital).

C3. Understand the Fire System to perform the following operations when system sounds:

a. Reset system.

b. Report supervisory troubles on the system to Maintenance Staff

c. Restore / secure any activated pull stations

• Provision of emergency and other services on weekends, holidays, and at other times when staff who normally perform these duties are not present.
• Patrolling the interior of the secure perimeter and inspection of the facility.
• Communication (oral and written and record-keeping) for Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads security operations.

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 PRN team members:

• Daily Pay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
• 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.