What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Security Officer position at Westminster Canterbury Richmond?
Description
Brief Description
Shift(s): Monday through Friday, 6am to 2pm, plus alternating on-call weekends.
Base plus shift differential and OT pay.
Requirements
JOB SUMMARY: Support the Security Manager and Assistant Manager Security in providing effective campus wide safety and security operations, including emergency preparedness, in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the community.
Major Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.
As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award winning on-site child education and care with a generous employee discount.
If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.
Brief Description
- Description
Shift(s): Monday through Friday, 6am to 2pm, plus alternating on-call weekends.
Base plus shift differential and OT pay.
Requirements
JOB SUMMARY: Support the Security Manager and Assistant Manager Security in providing effective campus wide safety and security operations, including emergency preparedness, in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the community.
Major Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
- Assist Security Management with staff scheduling, interviews
- Ensure that all Security Officers Training Requirements are met
- Oversee day to day assignments of Security personnel; monitor security staff performance provide direction and coaching when needed; make recommendations concerning staff performance to management when appropriate.
- Secure building areas, install security locks, check intrusion and fire alarm systems; provide escorts, patrol inside and outside, check for safety and security hazard and report as applicable; monitor CCTV cameras for suspicious activity and respond appropriately
- Respond to residents, staff and visitor emergencies in a timely manner
- Lead investigations of offenses, incidents, injuries, accidents, thefts, threats and any other unusual occurrences
- Assist in coordinating security, fire, and safety programs; train residents and staff to provide a safe community and assure everyone is updated on all policy and code changes.
- Additional duties as assigned
- Computers , including Microsoft Office
- Radio communication systems
- Closed circuit TV cameras and other security systems
- Access control systems
- Familiarization with the operation of emergency systems
- Fire Extinguishers
- PA systems
- Security vehicle
- Identification badge and key making systems
- Work is of medium physical demand
- Work is Outside and Inside the buildings in all types of weather
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance 50 pounds with manual or mechanical assistance.
- Must be able to walk long distances and climb stairways up to 50% of the workday
- Security access control systems
- Fire suppression systems
- Knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Codes
- General knowledge of alarm systems
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office , including Outlook
- Ability to give direction and delegate assignments to Security Officers
- Ability to Lead others by example
- Desire to work with senior adults
- Ability to communicate accurately both written and orally
- 1 year experience as security officer in hotel, hospital, or health care facility
- Valid Driver’s License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire date
- Associate degree in criminal justice or related field
- Department of Criminal Justice Services Unarmed Security Officer registration
- High standard of integrity
- Strong leadership skills and ability
- Displays actions consistent with statements
- Strong sense of teamwork
- Inspires team to meet challenges
- Sound judgment to make decisions promptly based on analysis of situations when dealing with challenges and to communicate them with clarity
Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.
As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award winning on-site child education and care with a generous employee discount.
If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.