Security Officer - Full Time (Flexible Coverage Required)

Description

There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place. As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.

SHIFT: Full time: Monday-Friday: 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

• Flexibility is required to occasionally work alternate shifts, weekends or holidays to meet operational needs.**
  
  

JOB SUMMARY: The security officer's responsibilities include patrolling the premises, setting up security controls, monitoring property access, investigating suspicious behavior, and enforcing company policies.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

• Patrol property on foot and in vehicle, securing personnel, assets, buildings, and perimeter are secure in all weather conditions.
• Investigate and take the appropriate lawfully action as authorized by the company policy on accidents, incidents, trespassing, suspicious activities, safety and fire incidents
• Complete daily reports, including relevant information, observations, surveillance footage, and signatures.
• Effectively communicate and interact with: law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical personnel.
• Secure all doors, windows, and exits, depending on shift.
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately.
• Responsible for delivery of packages to residents and applicable staff.
• Support the Concierge team with lunches/breaks, as applicable and daily overnight coverage.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Knowledge of the telephone system and concierge duties, exhibiting proper telephone and in person etiquette. 2. Assist with after hour basic plumbing issues to clear any obstructions. 3. Seeks sufficient information in order to recognize and meet residents’ needs. 4. Demonstrates knowledge by using creativity and varying approaches in meeting residents’ needs. 5. Supports pet friendly environment. 6. Employee is aware of and respects resident rights during course of all interactions with residents. 7. Employee is aware of and carries out general Plymouth Place and specific departmental safety policies, reports hazards/safety issues promptly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 20-hour Illinois State Security course required
• Registered as a security officer desirable