Security Guard

About the role

This position is responsible for security of the campus, all campus vehicles, residents and staff. Security responsibilities include policing the buildings and grounds, responding to emergencies, checking and securing all security equipment, completing patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic, and providing maintenance/housekeeping services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency call system and notify on-call personnel as needed.
• Ensure connection with responding emergency personnel.
• Check and secure all security equipment.
• Complete scheduled patrols of the entire campus.
• Secure all exterior doors in all buildings.
• Be on alert and challenge all trespassers on campus property.
• Maintain all traffic policies and monitor vehicle traffic.
• Have knowledge of and be familiar with the entire campus, equipment areas, campus phone system, emergency fire equipment/panels, emergency pendant system, and follow all appropriate procedures.
• Know utility shut-off locations and be able to reset HVAC chiller systems when not operating.
• Understand fire detector indicator panel locations and know shut-off techniques and panel reset procedures.
• Write and distribute appropriate reports for all incidents.
• Report all safety hazards and write appropriate maintenance requests into the WorxHub software program.
• Provide maintenance/housekeeping services at the direction of any leadership staff, on an emergency basis.
• Provide non-emergency residential services that do not conflict with the main security purpose.

Requirements

• High school education.
• Two years experience in security or other related work.
• Current state driver’s license (CDL preferred).
• Good driving record.
• First aid certification and experience in emergency medical situations.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Good interpersonal skills, understanding of customer service and team building concepts, and ability to work with people, especially the elderly.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Good observational skills.
• Ability to work under conditions requiring flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid and current California Security License for California candidates.

Skills

• Security experience.
• Emergency response skills.
• Vehicle and building security.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• First aid and emergency medical knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary benefits such as life, AD&D, tuition assistance, and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.44 - $24.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position.