Job Description
Description The
Security Officer performs the necessary duties to ensure effective campus wide safety and security operations, including emergency preparedness, and perimeter security in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the community.
Shift(s):
Full Time, Overnight 10pm to 6am, Rotating weekly schedule with every other weekend off, and two weekdays off when weekend work is required. Requirements MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: - Provide escorts, perform communitywide security patrols, check property for safety and security hazards, secure building, install/remove security locks and respond to all alarms
- Investigate offenses, incidents, injuries, accidents, thefts, threats and other unusual occurrences; submit clear and concise case reports; enforce all vehicle regulations in accordance with the corporate policy
- Respond to all alarms; conduct emergency drills in all areas of the community in accordance with applicable regulations and Life Safety Codes
- Enter all vehicles into the vehicle management system; issue NEDAPS to all residents and appropriate passes to visitors and employees; monitor all traffic (vehicle /pedestrian) entering through main entrance and greet visitors; ensure all visitors are signed in appropriately and issued the correct visitor passes
- Make all resident and employee badges, and keys; ensure all ID/Key request are processed and billed correctly
- Keep Lead Security Officers and Security Department management informed of activities by way of radio communications, incident reports, memorandums, shift logs, email, or voice mail; complete data entry of Parking Management, Incident Report, Lost & Found and generate required reports from each system as applicable
- Perform emergency maintenance and housekeeping services in the absence of engineering and housekeeping staff
- Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with all customer groups.
- Interact with federal, state, and local agencies in a calm and professional manner
- Monitor CCTV and radio traffic and report and suspicious activity to patrol officers on duty
- Dispatch patrol officers on duty to any call for service received in central station, any alarm received central station, or any event observed on camera
- Ensure all lost and found items are logged in and stored correctly
- Ensure all requests for badges, keys, or visitors are processed in a timely manner
- Make public address announcements as required
- Additional duties as assigned
EQUIPMENT: - Computers , including Microsoft office
- Closed circuit TV cameras and other security systems
- Fire Extinguishers /Fire suppression systems
- Radio communication systems
- PA systems
- Security vehicle
- Identification badge and key making systems
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Work is of medium physical demand
- Work is outside and inside of the buildings in all types of weather
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance 51+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
- Must be able to walk long distance and climb stairways up to 50 % of the workday
- Work is in a confined secure area
- Must be able to identify colors Blue, green, red, etc.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY - Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate accurately verbally and written
- Ability to make proper decisions during emergency situations
- Desire to work with senior adults
- Ability to Multi-Task
- Ability to take direction from others
- CPR First -Aid AED certification required within 6 months of employment
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY - IAHSS Healthcare Security Officer Certification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook
- Knowledge of alarm systems
- Knowledge of Life Safety Codes
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - High School diploma / GED
- Valid Driver's License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Associates degree in criminal justice or related field
- 1 year experience as a security officer in a hotel, hospital, or health care facility
- Former military, EMT, or police experience preferred
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Long distance, Shift work, Weekday work