Security Specialist

Responsibilities

• Inspect bags/boxes and any unusual looking items visitors and residents have when entering/exiting the building.
• Maintain sign in/sign out log. Ensure all visitors and residents sign in and out.
• Resident gatekeeper, ensuring residents without privileges do not leave the facility.
• Monitors security system. Ensures security system is engaged and operating correctly.
• Notifies Administrator of maintenance needs of security equipment.
• Notifies supervisor when stepping away from the work area, including the close of scheduled shift.
• Makes recommendations to Administrator on the improvement of security.
• Collaborates with other departments on security functions as necessary.
• Notifies appropriate department when special security instructions are received.
• Reports known or suspected incidents of fraud or resident abuse to the Administrator.
• Makes recommendations to the Administrator on security equipment and supply needs of the facility.
• Maintains a high level of customer service, smiling greetings, and directing individuals to appropriate places.

Qualifications

• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) to three (3) years of security experience.
• Must have training in security procedures.
• Able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel, preferred.
• Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, required.