Security Guard

Description

Security Officer - Full Time - 2PM - 10PM

The Security Officer, under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment for all residents, staff, and visitors of the nursing home. This position is also stationed at the main entrance and will also greet and direct staff and visitors as a first point of contact. 

Responsibilities:

• Be a noticeable security presence to prevent the opportunity for criminal activity. Patrol nursing home to prevent and observe potential security risks. Ensure continual security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Monitor alarms and cameras and respond appropriately to threats of security of the nursing home. Answer multi-line telephone system to transfer calls and provide information to the public or staff as needed.
• Assist residents, visitors, and employees at the front desk by providing general guidance and information with an excellent customer service approach. 
• Inspect badges, passes, and identification of individuals entering the nursing home to prevent entry of unauthorized individuals and maintain security of the building.
• High level of professionalism and personal standard of a positive attitude, behavior, appearance, and customer service excellent.
• Complete reports of all daily activities, irregularities, and investigations (such as equipment/property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized individuals, or unusual occurrences).
• Report and respond to incidents of fire and/or safety hazards, including, but not limited to, alerting law enforcement or fire departments when necessary.
• Issue warnings to individuals in violation of security policies and procedures, removing violators from the premises if necessary.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees
• 401(k)
• Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have current and valid CPL from the State of Michigan
• Previous experience in a security officer position. Previous law enforcement or military experience is a plus.
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Be eligible to work in long-term care and prove such eligibility by way of background check

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, and other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above 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. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, training and development, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Our Director of Workforce Development.