IL - Security

Job Summary

Guards residents, employees, and property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. Uphold the law and respect the constitutional rights of all people.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Periodically patrol buildings and grounds of facility. Complete two mandatory patrols per shift.
• Examines doors to determine that they are secure.
• Warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles, and/or expels persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
• Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes, and security doors left unlocked. Report all safety violations.
• Sounds alarm or calls police or fire department by telephone in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Permits authorized persons to enter building.
• Provide escorts for residents, employees and requesting guests. Completes daily security logs, security round logs, write work orders, write security incident reports, and safety check logs.
• Takes necessary actions to maintain the safe and smooth operation of the facility.
• Assists at the Front Desk. Including all duties at that post.
• Assists with Fire Drills.
• Assists with 911 calls.
• Assists nursing with residents that fall. Include but not limited to; assist in lifting the resident up, assisting with memory care residents, applying first aid / CPR, etc.
• Responds to maintenance requests after regular hours. This includes, but not limited to; unclogging toilets, shut off water valve for water leaks, troubleshoot TV issues, clean-up water leaks, etc.
• Inspect fire extinguishers monthly and fill out proper paperwork.
• Be familiar with the locations of the fire alarm panels and the process of resetting them, when necessary.
• Inspect exit lights and general lighting. Issue applicable work orders for issues to be corrected.
• Assist residents and staff who may lock themselves out of their apartment or office.
• Install key blocks on resident apartments if they go out of town or in the hospital.
• Lock down the elevator for move-ins.
• Assist visitors with parking and/or locate the resident they are visiting.
• Provide marketing tours on weekends, holidays, and/or after hours. Provide marketing information for a tour or contact the marketing representative to schedule an appointment during normal business hours.
• May be assigned to special duties during their shift; parking garage duty, work at the desk area in the absence of receptionist.
• Be familiar with resetting wander guard alarms, pull cords, and emergency pendants.
• Assist in testing the emergency systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida Class “D” license or obtain one within the 90-day probationary period.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
• Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures.
• Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, tact, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be.
• Attends and participates in inservice classes, on-the-job programs, etc. as scheduled and directed.
• Honor the Residents’ Rights polices at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.
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