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Security Guard, Per Diem

Job in Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois, 60065, USA
Listing for: Covenant Living Communities & Services, Inc.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-08
Job specializations:
  • Security
    Security Guard, Unarmed Security, Site Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16.06 - 19.27 USD Hourly USD 16.06 19.27 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Part of a nationwide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Security Guard to ensure the safety of the campus, vehicles, residents, and staff. The security guard will police buildings and grounds and respond to all emergencies during shifts.

In This Role
  • Respond to emergency call system.
  • Evaluate the need to notify on‑call personnel when necessary and follow designated procedures supporting on‑call personnel as required.
  • In emergency situations, call 911 and ensure connection with responding emergency personnel.
  • Check and secure all security equipment and complete scheduled patrols of the entire campus.
  • Check and secure all exterior doors in all buildings.
  • Be on alert and challenge any/all trespassers on campus property.
  • Monitor all vehicle traffic and help maintain all traffic policies.
  • Know the campus, equipment areas, campus phone system, emergency fire equipment/panels, emergency pendant system, and follow all appropriate procedures.
  • Be familiar with utility shut‑off locations, reset HVAC chiller system when not operating, and understand fire detector indicator panel locations and shut‑off techniques and panel reset procedures.
  • Write and distribute appropriate reports for all incidents.
  • Report all safety hazards and write appropriate maintenance requests into the Worx Hub software program.
  • Provide maintenance/housekeeping services at the direction of any leadership staff on an emergency basis.
  • Provide non‑emergency residential services that do not conflict with the main security purpose.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
  • High school education.
  • Two years experience in security or other related work.
  • Current state driver’s license (CDL preferred) and a good driving record.
  • First aid certification and experience in emergency medical situations.
  • Ability to read and write in English, to communicate with other employees and residents.
  • Good interpersonal skills, project a friendly personality, understand customer service and team building concepts, and an ability to work with people, especially the elderly.
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions.
  • Good observational skills.
  • Ability to work under conditions that require flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions.
  • For California candidates, must maintain a valid and current California Security License.
Compensation

$16.06 - $19.27 per hour.

Benefits
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
  • 403(b) with a 3% employer match
  • Fitness center use at most facilities.
  • Various voluntary benefits:
    • Life, AD&D
    • Tuition assistance and scholarships
    • Employee assistance program
    • Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
    • Pet Insurance

Covenant Living and Covenant Care Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

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