Security Officer

This is a FULL TIME position. The hourly rate for this position is $18.00.  

All candidates must be able to work the following rotating schedule: Tues, Thurs and Friday  3pm -11pm and Sat & Sun 11p – 7am

Who we are:
Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You will enjoy: 
•    Medical, dental, and vision insurance
•    Life insurance 
•    AD&D insurance 
•    Long-term disability insurance
•    401(k) with company match 
•    Resident sponsored appreciation bonus
•    Resident sponsored educational scholarships
•    Generous PTO and paid holidays
•    Employee assistance program
•    Free electric vehicle charging stations
•    Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
•    An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of this position
•    Makes scheduled rounds both inside and outside the buildings to maintain a secure environment for residents and their property as well as company property.
•    Responds to all fire alarms and apartment emergency calls.
•    Develops and maintains a good working rapport with residents, family members, visitors, and personnel to ensure that security procedures meet the needs of the facility.
•    Assists with special security needs as they arise involving employees, visitors, and other members of the community.
•    Provides a written report of any community incidents during the shift that the Director and other administration may need to be aware of.
•    Maintains entrances in facility for safe passage at all times. Shovels and keeps clear exit door walkways during and after snowstorms.
•    Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
•    Assists with minor mechanical repairs under the direction of a supervisor

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
•    Ability to read, write, and understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
•    Must be able to make decisions quickly and in accordance with established protocol.
•    Must have or be willing to be trained in first responder and first aid training.
•    One year experience in security preferred
•    Hospitality or experience working with seniors preferred

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
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