Security Officer - Overnight

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, Overnight

10pm to 6am, Rotating weekly schedule with every other weekend off, and two weekdays off when weekend work is required.

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

• Associates degree in criminal justice or related field
• 1 year experience as a security officer in a hotel, hospital, or health care facility
• Former military, EMT, or police experience preferred

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

As one of Richmond's Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award winning on-site childcare with school age virtual learning classes with a generous employee discount, Branch - Access your earnings ahead of pay day

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

Ask us how we are keeping our residents and employees safe during the COVID pandemic. Follow this link: https://www.wcrichmond.org/campus-policies-and-procedures