Security Manager

About the role

Responsible for maintaining a secure environment for all associates and residents within the building and on the community grounds by overseeing the security guard staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staffing schedules.
• Initiates all in house training and safety programs as it relates to the security department.
• Oversees security guard cross-training program.
• Reviews all daily logs and initiates follow-up procedures.
• Hires, trains, disciplines, and terminates security guards in accordance with company policy.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Maintains familiarity with and monitors all emergency and safety equipment including security cameras, phones, and life safety systems.
• Secures all areas of the building, checking for open doors and any unusual activity.
• Conducts regularly scheduled rounds in and around the building.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies by calling or contacting appropriate internal and external parties, according to established protocol.
• Assists with disaster management efforts and activities during evacuations (i.e. fires, hurricanes, etc.).
• Works with concierge during emergencies, as needed.
• Informs supervisor of any resident issues or concerns.
• Answers the phone promptly. Responds to questions, directs calls or takes messages as appropriate.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Interacts with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing assistance and directions as requested.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications

• Fire Safety and Basic CPR/First Aid training.
• For positions that require travel between locations or the transportation of residents, associate must have a valid driver's license.

Skills & decision-making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a combination of these. Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline.

Physical demands & working conditions

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Talk or hear
• Taste or smell
• Ability to lift: Up to 50 pounds
• Requires interaction with co-workers, residents or vendors
• Occasional weekend, evening or night work if needed to ensure shift coverage
• On-Call on an as needed basis
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases and infections
• Exposure to latex
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires Travel: Occasionally

Benefits

• 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 including ID theft protection and pet insurance
• Paid Time Off (full time only)
• Paid holidays (full time only)
• Company provided life insurance (full time only)
• Adoption benefit (full time only)
• Disability (short and long term) (full time only)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (full time only)
• Health Savings Account (full time only)
• Optional life and dependent life insurance (full time only)
• Optional voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity Insurance, and legal plan (full time only)
• Tuition reimbursement (full time only)
• Temporary associates are not benefits eligible but may participate in the company's 401(k) program.
• Brookdale offers to advance fees for naturalization (Form N-400) application costs, up to $725, less applicable taxes and withholding, for qualified associates who have been with us for at least a year.

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