Introduction:
At Lutheran Senior Services, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest . In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.
Summary:
Enforces the security policies and procedures of LSS and the community; Guards against, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry to property by performing the following duties outlined in this job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Patrols the community on foot and by vehicle to maintain a safe environment and provides security for visitors, residents, and employees
2. Surveys the community for safety hazards, fires, suspicious people or other hazardous conditions
3. Ensures security of doors, windows, and gates by performing routine checks
4. Provides escort service to buildings and parking lots and assist residents to gain entry to their apartments as needed Responds to physical alarms
5. Assists residents with minor repairs in the absences of maintenance
6. Picks up trash during rounds in the patio homes and apartments
7. Delivers newspapers
8. Performs security searches as needed
9. Provides assistance to the Fire Department and staff during fire/disasters
10. Monitors heavy equipment and pressure gauges
11. Monitors light outage and maintenance
12. Investigates theft and property damage reports
13. Participates in snow removal
14. Completes knowledge of alarms and procedures
15.Sounds alarm or call police, fire department by telephone if needed
16. Writes concise and factual reports on each incident that occur during a shift
17. May operate telephone/paging system receiving and transferring all incoming, internal, and external phone calls and making pages.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To achieve job success, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are reflective of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions required of this job.
A high school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months of related experience and/or training
Must apply for security license within 90 days of employment if required by city, county or state and meet the qualifications for such license
Ability to work independently
Ability to follow simple oral and written directions
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
The physical requirements and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and hear.
On occasion, may be subject to emotionally upset residents, or family members. Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Is subject to loud noises from machinery. Is subject to exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B virus within guidelines of standard precautions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.
Additional Information:
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