Security Guard

General Description:

Check all doors at Elim Park and Elim Park Place. Oversees that 3-11 and 11-7 staff shifts get to and from their cars safely. Check all fire stations when they are established in an emergency.

Essential Job Functions:

• Check all doors are secured and fire stations. Also check to see if all exit lights and outside lights are functional and report repairs to maintenance.
• Turn off unnecessary exterior lights in closets, basements, utility rooms, etc. in all buildings.
• Change all light bulbs when needed.
• Be able to work with nursing to respond to emergency needs.
• Use company truck to put salt down to ensure safe conditions for change of shift for residents, staff and visitors.
• Use salt spreaders to ensure sidewalks are free of slippery hazards.
• Use Shovels or other snow removal equipment to ensure walkways are free of hazards.
• Make fire safety rounds – checking emergency lights, exit lights, fire extinguishers on a regular basis.
• Light housekeeping as needed – ex: Vacuuming entry ways during a storm to ensure ice melt/salt is not tracked through building.
• Regularly test pool water / place vacuum in pool for nightly cleanings
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Key Characteristics:

• Demonstrates neatness, accuracy and dependability.
• Contributes, develops and carries out new ideas.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in cost and time efficient manner.
• Teaches skills and knowledge to new staff.
• Wears appropriate clothing/uniform. Appearance is neat and well kept.
• Relates well with residents; is friendly and pleasant.
• Demonstrates good safety habits—uses equipment appropriately.
• Attendance/punctuality—comes to work when scheduled and on time.
• Attends required in-services

Equipment to be used:

• Computer Wand (AMT) to do hourly “punches”
• Motorized golf cart
• Company Truck with Salt Spreader in Winter
• Salt spreaders
• Shovels
• Vacuums
• Pool test equipment / cleaning equipment

Key Accountabilities (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Responsible for securing building at night (locked up).
• Checks fire monitoring boards, doors, and windows.
• Works with nursing staff to respond to emergency calls.
• Makes security rounds every hour according to rounds station checklist.

Work Area and Working Conditions:

• Entire facility

Entry Level Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Ability to follow instructions
• Able to read and speak clearly in English to communicate efficiently in case of an emergency.

4. Must be licensed by the state of Connecticut.

Physical Requirements:

• Entails much walking
• Exposed to outside temperatures
• Able to stoop, kneel, sit, squat, stand and bend.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.