Security Guards – As Needed
LifeSpire of Virginia – The Chesapeake
Newport News, Virginia
LifeSpire of Virginia is seeking two Security Guards to support our community, The Chesapeake, in Newport News, Virginia!
We are looking for dependable, professional, and service-oriented individuals to provide security coverage on an AS-NEEDED basis for the following shifts:
Available Shifts – As Needed
- Overnight: 12:00 AM – 8:30 AM, Sunday – Saturday (As Needed)
- Evening: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM, Sunday – Saturday (As Needed)
Please Note: These are as-needed positions. Employees will be scheduled based on departmental coverage requirements, staffing needs, and operational demands. Flexibility and availability to provide coverage when needed are essential.
Position Summary
The Security Guard is a mission-essential position responsible for supporting the safety and well-being of residents, employees, and visitors while ensuring the continuity of campus operations.
This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe and secure environment and supporting emergency response efforts. Employees must be available to report for duty during emergencies, inclement weather, utility disruptions, and other events that may impact the community.
This is an as-needed, fill-in position requiring flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, based on departmental needs.
Responsibilities
The Security Guard performs essential security, life-safety, and emergency-response functions throughout the campus, including:
- Supporting LifeSpire's Mission, Vision, and Values.
- Conducting interior and exterior patrols, building lock-ups, memory-care gate checks, and vehicle patrols.
- Monitoring security and life-safety systems, including cameras, access control, fire alarms, and emergency alert systems.
- Responding to medical emergencies, fire alarms, missing persons, elopements, disturbances, and other incidents.
- Conducting incident investigations and completing accurate, detailed written reports.
- Providing CPR, AED, and basic first aid within the scope of current certifications and training.
- Communicating and coordinating with residents, staff, emergency services, and leadership.
- Maintaining accurate daily activity logs, incident reports, alarm records, and key-control documentation.
- Inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment, including radios, vehicles, AEDs, and other safety equipment.
- Assisting with emergency drills, training exercises, and after-action reviews.
- Identifying and reporting safety hazards, deficiencies, and operational concerns.
- Maintaining confidentiality of resident and other sensitive information.
- Providing courteous, compassionate, and professional assistance to residents, families, visitors, and employees.
- Following all company policies, campus procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 1–2 years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, emergency medical response, or a related field required.
- Current CPR/AED/First Aid, BLS, or ALS certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prepare incident reports and communicate effectively over two-way radios.
- Basic computer and telephone skills; Microsoft Office experience preferred.
- Familiarity with security and life-safety systems preferred.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and respond quickly to emergencies throughout campus.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and provide coverage on an as-needed basis.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
If you are dependable, flexible, and committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our residents, we would love to hear from you!
Please apply if interested!
Both positions are AS NEEDED, and scheduling will be based on the needs of the department.