Purpose:

The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of residents, staff, visitors, and property within the senior living community. This role involves monitoring community access, patrolling grounds and buildings, responding to emergencies, and assisting residents and staff in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.

Essential Job Functions :

· Provides a highly visible status to residents and potential intruders to foster a sense of safety. Operates wireless communications equipment between Security Guard and office.
· Observes video monitors. Patrols hallways, building and parking lot to ensure it is well lit and resident vehicles are locked. Determines that no unauthorized vehicles are present.
· Ensures that all doors are secured and locked in the evening.
· Responds personally to location to satisfy needs of the residents and personnel.
· Adheres to established safety procedures. Maintains a current list of emergency numbers.
· Keeps record of residents entering and leaving premises after front doors are locked.
· Answers in-coming phone lines when office is closed.
· Maintains confidentiality of resident and community information.
In the event of emergency, assists local emergency personnel within the facility as needed

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

· Knowledge of legal requirements for security guard position required.
· Make independent and good judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
· Previous security experience desired. Knowledge of legal requirements for security guard position required.
· Ability to react calmly and confidently under pressure and in unexpected situations.