What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer I-AH position at Front Porch?
SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing security services for residents and employees of the organization. Protects from and responds to fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are essential functions of the position that must be performed to effectively perform the position in at least an acceptable manner as defined by Front Porch. In the future, other duties may be assigned and may also be considered essential functions of the position.
- Patrols inside and outside grounds of the Community including lobbies, corridors and public rooms, access points of the facility to ensure safety and security of residents and staff.
- Responds to fire alarms, emergency call switch activation and other emergencies.
- Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and devises, reports or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Investigates and completes resident loss reports and incident reports, gives copies to supervisor and maintains a file on them.
- Keeps accurate log of shift activities.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
DETAILED SKILLS NEEDED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Communication/Interpersonal:
- Effective written communication skills as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations; live, via online or virtual mediums.
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Effective conflict management skills.
- Ability to effectively build relationships with customers, executive management, and other stakeholders through positive interaction and problem identification and resolution.
EDUCATION AND/OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
Essential/Preferred
Type
Specialization
Equivalent Experience in lieu of Education
Essential
High School/GED
Non-Essential but Preferred
CREDENTIALS AND/OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
Essential/Preferred
Type
Description
Essential
None
Non-Essential but Preferred
EXPERIENCE AND/OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS
Essential/Preferred
Minimum Experience
Details
Essential
6 months
Work experience
Non-Essential but Preferred
3 months
Related security experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 20% of the time
- Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Must be able to constantly move to position self in order to maintain files in file cabinets or to conduct essential job functions
- Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity equipment, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer to perform the essential functions of the job
- Must frequently move items weighing up to 40 pounds across office or facility for various needs
- Must occasionally ascends/descends stairs to provide essential services
- Must have the ability to succinctly communicate information and ideas so others will understand accurately exchanged information
- Must have the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- Must consistently work in an office setting is subject to the elements when working outside
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As a Front porch employee, it is required that you:
- Follow the highest standards of cleanliness.
- Follow all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of medication (if applicable).
- Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner; wearing all safety equipment required to perform your job or when asked to do so by an appropriate member of Front Porch.
- Report any safety hazards and/or accidents your supervisor, or another member of management if your supervisor is unavailable, as soon as you are aware of them.
- Attend all mandatory in-service meetings.
- Comply with all department and facilities policies and procedures.
