Security Guard 2026-01032

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical emergencies involving residents and staff, using CPR and/or an AED if necessary.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly fire drills in Life Safety Code-certified buildings.
• Evaluate and document performance, 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)
• Experience: 0-1 year of progressive work experience as a Security Guard with the acquired knowledge at the level of a Security Escort
• Preferences: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more years of security experience. Experience in the healthcare field is a plus.
• Agency Requirements: 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.