Security Officer

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is seeking a Security Officer. This part-time position is great for someone with relevant law enforcement or security experience.

Brethren Village's unarmed Security Officers help maintain a safe and secure environment for our Residents, Team Members, and campus visitors. Our Security Officers patrol our large campus - on foot and in a vehicle - in order to protect property, facilities, and those who live and work at Brethren Village.

Security Officers must possess a valid PA driver's license (must have possessed a driver's license for at least the past 2 years), proof of personal auto insurance, and a driving record free from serious or excessive violations including DUI.

Officers must be able to safely walk, run, and climb during their 8-hour shift.

Work Schedule

• Part-time: 8-hour shifts, typically 16 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays
• occasional 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. shifts as available

(Brethren Village offers an extra $.75 per hour for evening shifts, and an extra $1.00 per hour for weekend work)

Core Requirements:

• a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• basic computer skills: the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use software, apps, and databases independently
• the ability to complete online training independently
• dependability: ability and willingness to meet attendance standards
• attention to safety: ability and willingness to consistently work in a safe and alert manner, and to report to work fit for duty; commitment to wearing protective equipment as required for the position and adhering to all health and safety standards
• commitment to treating each Resident, Team Member, and member of the Brethren Village community with respect

Additional Requirements for this Position:

• at least age 18
• prior, related work experience in law enforcement or security, or relevant formal training in law enforcement
• a basic understanding of law enforcement practices
• current CPR certification or ability to become certified upon hire
• valid PA driver's license (must have possessed a driver's license for at least the past 2 years), proof of personal auto insurance, and a driving record free from serious or excessive violations including DUI
• ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb or run if needed; ability to walk throughout the campus during an 8-hour shift; ability to safely assist Residents and others during emergency situations, including medical emergencies
• the ability to be outdoors in any type of weather in order to patrol the campus; ability to report to work during inclement weather
• the ability to help safely transfer Residents, using mechanical lifts when necessary
• the ability to calmly communicate with Residents with dementia or other cognitive impairment
• experience de-escalating difficult situations
• the ability to quickly and safely assist Residents during emergency evacuations and other emergency situations, including assisting Residents with mobility challenges
• the ability to remain calm and direct the activities of others in an emergency situation
• ability to write or type clear and concise reports
• the ability to handle highly confidential or sensitive information in a professional and discrete manner; commitment to keeping Residents' and Team Members' personal information confidential; understanding of HIPAA privacy regulations

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and a TB test.

If you would like to make a positive difference each day, apply with us!

At Brethren Village Retirement Community, our Team Members provide the highest-quality care and exceptional hospitality to each Resident.

Brethren Village Team Members work in our Skilled Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center; our Personal Care and Memory Support areas; our fine and casual Dining areas; and in the many other departments that provide services to our Residents and maintain our facilities and grounds.

At Brethren Village, our Team Members enjoy:

• work with a purpose; you will have the ability to make a positive difference each day in the lives of our Residents
• stable employment; Brethren Village has been in operation for over 125 years
• a wide-variety of full-time and part-time positions and work schedules, to meet your needs
• thorough, paid on-the-job training, and on-going professional development opportunities
• the opportunity to apply for positions throughout our facilities, for your career growth
• appreciation events for Team Members
• competitive wages
• generous paid time-off benefits for eligible Team Members
• comprehensive health and prescription drug coverage with low premiums; free mental health counseling; dental and vision coverage; life and disability insurance coverage for eligible Team Members
• employer-funded contributions to a retirement savings plan
• free use of onsite fitness facilities and our indoor pool
• the convenience of onsite dining venues, with discounts for Team Members
• an on-site child care center with discounted tuition
• clean, well-maintained, and well-managed facilities
• a beautiful campus setting located in the vibrant small city of Lititz, PA, with easy access to major metropolitan areas as well as rural areas

Brethren Village is proud to have a diverse, inclusive community where all Residents and Team Members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Brethren Village does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, gender-identity, sex, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or use of a service animal, genetic information, caregiving responsibilities, pregnancy, family, or marital status.