What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Guard position at Friendly Senior Living?
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. The salary range is a reflection of many similar like positions and your actual compensation may not be at the high or low end of the range but will be based on your unique skills and other criteria mentioned. FSL is committed to offering each individual an elevated employee experience through growth and learning opportunities in addition to an inclusive work culture coupled with other perquisites.
Position Summary
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the Security Guard position. The Security Guard is responsible for the safety and security of the building and grounds during a tour-of-duty. Supports Culture of Excellence through active role with assigned neighborhood initiatives. The hours for this part-time position are every other Saturday and Sunday from 9a-3p.
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.
- Monitors weather conditions during the winter months to determine if Mechanics should be called in to plow.
- 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.
- Abide by 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
- Skills:
- 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
- Refer to attached Physical Requirements form.
- 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.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and very effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the above position. However, this job description in no way states or implies that the duties specifically identified are the only duties required to perform this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. Employees may perform other related duties within Federal and/or State regulations to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. This job description is not a guarantee of employment for any set period and that either the organization or employee may terminate employment at any time with or without case. Furthermore, this job description may be added to or revised at any time.
