Security Guard- 2nd Shift

About the Role

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, we offer an environment where you can become your best possible self. You’ll earn more than a paycheck, with opportunities for career growth through professional development and programs focused on your overall health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a secure environment for residents and associates within the building and community grounds.
• Greets and monitors visitors and residents, logging them in and out.
• Monitors the building, parking lot, and grounds; reports abnormalities to the Executive Director or authorities as needed.
• Locks doors at designated times and checks door security regularly.
• Monitors emergency and safety equipment, including security cameras and life safety systems.
• Responds to emergencies by contacting appropriate parties and assisting with disaster management.
• Answers phones, directs calls, and takes messages.
• Escorts residents and visitors to the parking lot during evening hours.
• Handles leasing inquiries after hours and on weekends, providing accurate information to the Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Drives the bus or community vehicle as needed.
• Handles minor maintenance emergencies (e.g., plumbing, electrical, cleaning).
• Ensures lobby and administrative offices are clean and neat.
• Interacts with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fire Safety and Basic CPR/First Aid training required.
• Valid driver’s license required for positions involving travel or resident transportation.

Skills

• Basic skill level; ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Basic technical skills for repetitive, well-defined duties.
• Basic knowledge of the organization to answer fundamental questions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting, and occasional weekend/evening work.
• Handling objects, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, infections, latex, and blood-borne pathogens.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional travel required.

Benefits

Part and Full-Time Benefits Eligibility:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Associate assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Referral program
• Early access to earned wages for hourly associates (outside of CA)
• Optional voluntary benefits (e.g., ID theft protection, pet insurance)

Full-Time Only Benefits Eligibility:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided life insurance
• Adoption benefit
• Disability (short and long term)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Optional life and dependent life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits (e.g., accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, legal plan)
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and families.
• Home-like feel and comfort for residents and visitors.
• Entertaining events and gatherings for resident connections.
• Industry leader in clinical care.
• Nationwide company with 589 communities (as of November 30, 2025), offering growth opportunities.
• Extensive corporate support, including robust training programs.

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Veterans, transitioning active duty military personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to apply. We support associates in their journey to become U.S. citizens by advancing fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, for qualified associates after one year of service.