Security Guard

Position Summary

We consider many different factors to determine your compensation package at FSL. We assess your specific job family, level, relevant skills, experience, and other special trainings, or accomplishments you bring to the position. Pay decisions are also guided by our financial means as well as analyzed against what others earn internally. We strive to pay competitively and offer market differentiated benefits and perquisites in line with our compensation philosophy.

Essential Job Functions

• Tours building in accordance with schedule.
• Documents all rounds, escorts contractors and repair people to proper area. Responsible for their signing in and out at front desk (contractor's log book).
• Responsible for some light maintenance including but not limited to snow shoveling and salt spreading at front entrance, walkways, parking lot and ambulance entrance.
• Calls in Building Services Foreman and/or Maintenance Mechanic and/or Director of Building Services for emergency assistance as needed.
• Makes calls to Mechanics to plow during winter months.
• Alerts proper authorities (police, fire department, RG&E, etc.) in emergency situations.
• Serves as switchboard backup when necessary.
• Completes specific tasks as assigned at appointed hours including but not limited to boiler readings, taking radios to front desk, setting door codes.
• Provides surveillance at entrances as staff report on and off duty.
• Responds to all door codes and other emergency codes.
• Maintains high visibility throughout the buildings and grounds.
• Escorts nursing to Linden Knoll for emergencies.
• May be asked to escort visitors or staff to their vehicles on property.
• Participates in in-service education and safety programs.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor or by Administration from time to time.

Expectations of the Position

• Dependable, report to work on-time for every schedule shift (ready to work at beginning - start of shift) and work full schedule shifts unless physically unable or pre-approved
• Paid Time Off (PTO) which includes personal and vacation
• Willing and able to work overtime and weekends as required by the position and/or approved by management
• Have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be clean and neat in appearance and have a “friendly” service-oriented demeanor and supports Culture of Excellence initiatives by interactions with co-workers and/or Members
• Absorb work-related / job procedures and organization policies; (refer to the Employee Handbook)

Qualifications of the Position

• Education: High school diploma preferred.
• Experience: Security experience required; Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus.
• Licenses / Certifications: Must be NYS certified Security Guard.

Conditions of Employment

• Work is performed in a clean, well lit, “Home-Like,” nursing Home setting.
• Employee must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may apply).

Physical Requirements

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by Friendly Home.
• May be requested to assist in the evacuation of Members or perform other procedures to protect the safety of Members, visitors and team members during emergency situations.

Pay Range

$17.50 - $21.50 per hour