** Lifespace Communities, Inc.**

** Safety and Security Officer**

Downers Grove, IL 60516

Lifespace Communities would like to introduce the opportunity to become a **Safety and Security Officer** at Oak Trace, a CCRC community located in Downer Grove, Illinois. The shift we are currently seeking is day shift or afternoon shift on Saturday and Sunday.

The Safety and Security Officer is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all residents and company property. Is responsible for ensuring that all safety and security checks are completed. This position is responsible for reporting suspicious and/or unusual circumstances.

**A few other details about the role:** * Make scheduled rounds inside and outside of the building to maintain a secure environment.

* Schedule and ensure that all fire and disaster drills are conducted for each shift and accurate detailed logs are kept.

* Maintain security records, including and not limited to safety inspections, repair needs of equipment, unusual circumstances and service requests. Ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order.

* Respond to all fire alarms and emergency calls and notify appropriate team members as necessary.

* Has a good working knowledge of all Life Safety Systems

* Maintain daily guard report of shift and provide detail explanation of occurrences and ensures that information shared between shifts is accurate.

* Responsible for ensuring that all guests, team members, residents, vendors etc. enter and exit the community and building through the appropriate entrances and exits and provide appropriate identification as requested.

* Perform light maintenance as needed or requested such as changing light bulbs, unclogging toilets/drains etc.

* Transport residents and/or team members on and/or off of the property as needed or requested.

* Deliver packages to residents and distribute in-house mail.

* Greet residents and guests, assist with luggage and packages and parks and retrieves resident vehicles.

* Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

* Obtain knowledge and demonstrate the principles of Living Lifespace, person directed care and successful aging philosophies and their inherent core values of commitment, respect, compassion, dedication, team work and quality.

* Team member will support, actively participate and act in accordance with the principles of the Living Lifespace service culture and be familiar with and fluent in the language and service pillars of Living Lifespace.

* Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

* High school diploma or equivalent required.

* Two to three years applicable experience.

* A state issued drivers license with a driving record clear of infractions as defined by current insurance mandates.

* Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, vendors and team members.

* Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with residents and guests.

* Basic computer skill.

* Must be able to make independent sound decisions on a timely and regular basis. Must have the ability to respond to emergencies in a direct and decisive manner. **Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.**

**ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:**

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members. Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Lifespace has remained true to its founding ideal: to help create exceptional, financially sound communities where people could enjoy a more rewarding and secure retirement. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in creating communities that celebrate the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves over 5,100 residents.

**The Lifespace Communities are as follows:**

Abbey Delray - Delray Beach, Florida

Abbey Delray South - Delray Beach, Florida

Beacon Hill - Lombard, Illinois

Claridge Court - Prairie Village, Kansas

Edgemere - Dallas, Texas

Friendship Village Of Bloomington - Bloomington, Minnesota

Friendship Village Of South Hills - Upper St. Claire, Pennsylvania

Harbour's Edge - Delray Beach, Florida

New Castle - Mequon, Wisconsin

Oak Trace - Downers Grove, Illinois

Querencia at Barton Creek Austin, Texas

The Stayton Fort Worth, Texas

Village On The Green - Longwood, Florida

The Waterford - Juno Beach, Florida