What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Security Guard position at WESLEYAN HOMES, INC?
The work we do here is special. It takes someone special - YOU!
The Wesleyan has been providing personalized healthcare and services to seniors in the Georgetown community for over 60 years. Every day we strive to make a difference in the quality of someone’s life and we are looking for someone special like YOU to join us in making that difference and making it matter to the residents we serve!
We are currently looking for a Campus Security Guard to work overnight shifts throughout our Senior Living Community at The Wesleyan. Experience as a licensed security guard, preferably in a senior living or residential community, along with a acute situational awareness, a calm demeanor in emergency situations, and a committed desire to keep a safe and secure environment for others will be essential to your success as a Campus Security Guard at The Wesleyan.
Join us and be a part of a mission and values-based organization where you can make a difference and make it matter in the lives of others simply by bringing your passion and purpose to the work you do every day!
*** The scheduled shift for this position is 7:00PM-7:00AM with 3 nights on and 3 nights off ***
Essential Job Functions:
- Patrol and monitor activities on the campus's premises regularly to discourage criminal activity and ensure the environment is safe and secure.
- Monitor access to the community, identify suspicious behaviors, and quickly respond to emergency or escalated situations calmly, safely, and appropriately.
- Contact and communicate with the appropriate local and community authorities as needed and as dependent on the situation.
- Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked.
- Take decisive action in emergency situations including sounding alarms or contacting the police and/or fire departments.
- Record data such as property damage, unusual occurrences, and malfunctioning of machinery or equipment.
- Report significant incidents, injuries, power failure, unsafe conditions, and security breaches.
- Complete light routine maintenance duties as schedule allows.
- Complete other job tasks or duties as assigned by the Director of Plant Operations and/or the building Administrators.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
- A current valid Texas Security License and a minimum of six months to one year of experience as a licensed security guard, preferably in a senior living or residential community.
- Proven ability to successfully perform security services safely including the ability to de-escalate situations and resolve issues in order to maintain a safe working environment.
- Ability to perform routine foot patrols, moderate lifting, and work in all-weather conditions.
- Ability to stay calm and address the needs of residents, teammates, or visitors during emergencies.
- Must have a reliable method of communication and transportation.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, be able to successfully pass a criminal background screening, and be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Must have a service-minded approach to all aspects of the job.
- A passion for working within a senior living community is a plus!
- Alignment with and enthusiasm about The Wesleyan’s culture and core values.
The Wesleyan is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement
