Security Guard

Description

THE RETREAT AT LOGANVILLE is seeking a Security Guard to join their team!

Shift Details

Security Guard

HOURS ARE 8P-8AM, alternating weekends and holidays. YOU WILL HAVE A SET SCHEDULE

Responsible for promoting and guarding the community property and assets against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by unauthorized persons while meeting and/or exceeding service standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Guard

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts safety and security inspections of all community property to include common areas, resident corridors, parking areas and perimeter access.
• Patrols community buildings and grounds as scheduled, may be required to register at watch stations to record time of inspection.
• Examines doors, windows and gates to ensure that they are secure.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors left unsecured.
• Investigates and reports all acts of unlawful or safety hazards that would endanger persons or property.
• Investigates all incidents and suspicious occurrences, filing incident report appropriately.
• Responds to all security calls and complaints, taking necessary action and handling on-scene emergency situations until relieved by a Supervisor.
• Inspects and reports all dangerous conditions and any damaged or defective equipment, machinery and property.
• Secures and unlocks areas and buildings in accordance with policy and community expectation.
• Notifies appropriate agencies in situations where their emergency response and support is necessary.
• Assist in emergency response procedures as per community policy.
• Ensures outside furniture or fixtures are secure in the event of inclement weather.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Security Guard

• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• One-year job related experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Security Guard

• Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Interacts with guests, residents, and staff in a courteous and friendly manner. 
• Responds promptly to resident needs.
• Supports organization's goals and values. 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills