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 all emergencies on the campus during the security shift, evaluating the need to notify on-call personnel, checking and securing all security equipment, completing scheduled patrols, monitoring all vehicle traffic, and providing maintenance/housekeeping services.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency call system and notify on-call personnel as necessary.
• 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.
• Monitor all vehicle traffic and enforce traffic policies.
• 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.
• Have familiarity with utility shut-off locations and be able to reset HVAC chiller systems when not operating.
• Have knowledge of fire detector indicator panel locations and understand 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 that require flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions.

Qualifications

• Valid and current California Security License for California candidates.

Skills

• Security experience.
• Emergency response.
• Vehicle traffic management.
• Patrol and surveillance.
• Communication and reporting.
• Customer service.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Observational skills.

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

Compensation Pay Range: $18.44 - $24.00 per hour. Reasonable Pay Estimate: A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $18.44 - $24.00 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

Schedule

Full-time schedule is available.