Security Officer - Midday Shift

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer:

• Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking!
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
• · Financial Wellness: Access your earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; save for your future with our 403(b)-tax deferred retirement savings plan offering company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution to your retirement savings; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts to save or spend on healthcare and eligible expenses; PTO Sell Back benefit.
• · Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!)
• Total Wellness support for the mind, body and spirit through our Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings and pastoral care programming and support.
• On-Site Amenities! Including a fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon.
• Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition scholarship opportunities for full-time, part-time and PRN employees!

The hiring range for this position is $16.00/hour to $19.33/hour. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

The Security Officer performs the necessary duties to ensure effective campus wide safety and security operations, including emergency preparedness, and perimeter security in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the community.

Shift(s):

• Full Time
• 10am to 6pm Rotating weekly schedule with every other weekend off. Two weekdays off when weekend work is required. Weekend shifts are 2pm to 10pm.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provide escorts, perform communitywide security patrols, check property for safety and security hazards, secure building, install/remove security locks and respond to all alarms
• Investigate offenses, incidents, injuries, accidents, thefts, threats and other unusual occurrences; submit clear and concise case reports; enforce all vehicle regulations in accordance with the corporate policy
• Respond to all alarms, conduct emergency drills in all areas of the community in accordance with applicable regulations and Life Safety Codes
• Enter all vehicles into the vehicle management system; issue NEDAPS to all residents and appropriate passes to visitors and employees; monitor all traffic (vehicle /pedestrian) entering through main entrance and greet visitors; ensure all visitors are signed in appropriately and issued the correct visitor passes
• Make all resident and employee badges, and keys; ensure all ID/Key request are processed and billed correctly
• Keep Lead Security Officers and Security Department management informed of activities by way of radio communications, incident reports, memorandums, shift logs, email, or voice mail; complete data entry of Parking Management, Incident Report, Lost & Found and generate required reports from each system as applicable
• Perform emergency maintenance and housekeeping services in the absence of engineering and housekeeping staff
• Maintain a professional attitude when interacting with all customer groups.
• Interact with federal, state, and local agencies in a calm and professional manner
• Monitor CCTV and radio traffic and report and suspicious activity to patrol officers on duty
• Dispatch patrol officers on duty to any call for service received in central station, any alarm received central station, or any event observed on camera
• Ensure all lost and found items are logged in and stored correctly
• Ensure all requests for badges, keys, or visitors are processed in a timely manner
• Make public address announcements as required
• Additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

• Computers , including Microsoft office
• Closed circuit TV cameras and other security systems
• Fire Extinguishers /Fire suppression systems
• Radio communication systems
• PA systems
• Security vehicle
• Identification badge and key making systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is of medium physical demand
• Work is outside and inside of the buildings in all types of weather
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance 51+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Must be able to walk long distance and climb stairways up to 50 % of the workday
• Work is in a confined secure area
• Must be able to identify colors Blue, green, red, etc.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate accurately verbally and written
• Ability to make proper decisions during emergency situations
• Desire to work with senior adults
• Ability to Multi-Task
• Ability to take direction from others
• CPR First -Aid AED certification required within 6 months of employment

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY

• IAHSS Healthcare Security Officer Certification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook
• Knowledge of alarm systems
• Knowledge of Life Safety Codes

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma / GED
• Valid Driver's License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or related field
• 1 year experience as a security officer in a hotel, hospital, or health care facility

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence and as a leader in senior services. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 700 professionals who are committed to supporting our community and upholding the mission and values of the organization.

The Westminster Canterbury Richmond community is home to approximately 1,000 senior adults. Our community offers a vibrant lifestyle, engaging activities, and exceptional services and amenities and brings together cultural opportunities, generous-spirited people, and carefree living options. Westminster Canterbury Richmond is also home to an onsite Child Development Center that offers intergenerational programming between residents and the children that attend the center.

Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those whom we serve. At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact every day.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, provides the highest level of care and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond!

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Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.