Security Officer- Per Diem

Description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:

We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…

Life. Inspired Every Day.

Pay Rate: $16.40/hourly.  Generous extra pay for evenings and weekends. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Will report to off going shift for a status report regarding the building and its occupants.
• Greet and assist all incoming visitors, staff and residents in a professional and friendly manner.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Relieve reception and answer and direct all incoming calls in a professional and friendly manner.
• Use overhead paging system as required.
• Carry and answer all calls and texts on facility issued cell phone in a professional and friendly manner.
• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
• Daily activity is recorded electronically for each shift.
• Use security cameras to assist in overall security of facility.
• While not performing other security duties will be stationed at the security desk to monitor traffic in and out of the building and monitor security cameras.
• Present outside at shift changes to monitor traffic in and out of the building and parking lot and ensure the safety of staff.
• Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers.
• Provide access to areas for staff, residents, families, vendors, and contractors upon request.
• Open dock doors as needed for movement of furniture and supplies.
• Perform investigations as needed.
• Perform or assist with fire drills and other safety functions.
• Respond to fire and other emergencies and follow department procedures.
• Assist with coverage for security call-ins and vacation.
• Monitor for the need of snow removal and slippery conditions and notify contractor as needed.
• Assign lockers to staff as needed.
• Conduct security inspections as indicated. Such as fire extinguishers, doors, eye wash stations, fire doors elevators and emergency lighting.
• Raise/lower the flag.
• Take and download resident picture upon admission.
• Complete Resident Admission Inventory within 48 hours of admission. Scan and save on computer.
• Deliveries medical equipment, supplies, newspapers, flowers, linen, 02 tanks etc., as requested.
• Inspect windows and doors to ensure locks are in place and working.
• Provide escort of staff to their respective vehicles as requested.
• Ensure all exterior doors are locked and secure.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures. Investigate thefts and file police reports. Report and document rule infractions and violations.
• Regulate and monitor building systems and notify maintenance on-call for any building needs.
• Trouble shoot and perform light maintenance duties such as, resident call light system, light bulbs, TV hookups and remotes, HVAC: etc.
• Place maintenance and IT work orders in computerized system
• Remain stationed at front desk, answering telephone and monitoring traffic in and out of the building until relieved.
• Conduct walk-in potential admission tours as necessary.
• Check purses, pockets, and bags for suspicious items upon request.
• Attend all departmental meetings and in-services and facility required in-services.
• Wear departmental uniform on a daily basis.
• Keep New York State certification updated.
• Will assist in monitoring the physical conditions of residents as necessary.
• Deliver Saturday morning coffee cart to living room.
• Deliver Saturday morning newspapers to resident rooms.
• Assist in maintaining the environmental needs of the building as necessary.
• Will use security cameras to assist in overall security of facility.
• Notify ED of any incidents. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• One to two years' experience in the security field, New York State registered required.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision. 
• Be of good physical and mental health.
•  Ability to cope with stress situations. 
• Must possess valid New York State security guard license. 

PHYSICAL