Security Guard 2026-01032

About the role

This position provides general campus security, behavioral support for difficult resident issues, and emergency medical response for health-related issues at the Wyoming Life Resource Center (WLRC), which operates an Intermediate Care Facility and a newly constructed Skilled Nursing Facility.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies involving residents and staff; situations may require the use of CPR and/or an AED.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly fire drills on Life Safety Code‑certified buildings.
• Evaluate and document performance and participate in briefings to identify problems and suggest corrections.
• Conduct daily security checks of facility buildings and surrounding state property.
• Ensure building doors are secured after hours.
• Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot to provide a visual presence for staff and visitors.
• Offer assistance as needed and ensure compliance with traffic rules and speed limits.
• Complete reports and documentation.
• Fingerprint new employees.
• Respond to resident behavior emergencies and assume a lead role for difficult, aggressive, or combative resident behaviors.
• Participate in team debriefings.
• Diffuse and mediate contentious situations between employees and/or visitors who are agitated.
• Act as Incident Commander during disaster situations.
• Respond to and assist with common household utility problems.
• Complete training requirements and maintain certification in all required courses, including BLS, PCM, FEMA 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Train and prepare for the conditions of a disaster.
• Design and conduct mock events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Preference may be given to applicants with one or more years of security experience.
• Experience in the healthcare field is a plus.
• The Agency requires the ability to become certified in BLS, PCM, and FEMA courses 100, 200, 700, and 800 within nine (9) months of employment.
• These certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position.

Qualifications

• Option 1: 1‑3 years of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort.
• Option 2: Associate's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice) plus 0‑1 year of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort.
• The Agency may require a CDL license.