Safety and Security Officer - FT

Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes an environment of inclusion and belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What youll get:

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
• Referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
• Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
• Plus so much more!

Givens Highland Farms is hiring for full-time Safety and Security Officers to support our Black Mountain campus. This position will support our weekend evening shifts, working Friday morning, 1am to 7am, and Friday, Saturday, Sunday evening from 7pm to 7am.. The Safety and Security Officer position has the primary role to provide access control to the Givens Communities campuses, respond to campus emergencies, provide traffic control, patrol the campus, investigate safety/security instances and report, conduct safety drills, monitor alarms, secure buildings, ensure visitors sign in, provide light duty maintenance tasks, and provide transportation for residents.

What youll do:

• Monitor emergency call dashboard for alarms/alerts and respond accordingly
• Reset Pendants/Pull Cords
• Maintain information of active BOLO notices, trespass notices, and/or restraining order information for team member/resident concerns
• Handle situations dealing with unauthorized vehicles not willing to exit campus
• Assist EMS personnel. Provide directions or locate residences, provide other support in emergency situations
• Investigate any safety and security instances and respond accordingly. Provide appropriate documentation of event
• Conduct safety drills including but not limited to fire alarm training in the licensed areas of campus
• Assist in keeping campus clean by picking up litter/debris in and around buildings
• Acts as security for and responds to staff and/or resident related issues. Including, team member terminations when requested by Human Resources
• Provide initial response to maintenance emergency calls after normal business hours
• Perform as a First Responder to resident emergency calls
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What youll need:

• Must have certifications including CPR and First Aid, or ability to obtain such with 90-days
• Preferred candidate will have EMT certification
• Law enforcement or previous security experience strongly preferred
• Must have/be willing to obtain Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification once hired
• Preferred candidate will have two years previous experience as a security officer, or similar
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License
• High School or GED equivalent is preferred

Compensation is $19.50 - $23.50 per hour, based on experience plus shift differentials and our comprehensive benefits package!

Still curious about what Givens is all about? Its kind of a long story, but at our core, were a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.