Security Guard

Description

The Retreat at Conyers is seeking a Security Guard to join their team!

Shift Details Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8pm to 8am

Security Guard

Responsible for promoting and guarding the community property and assets against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry by unauthorized persons while meeting and/or exceeding service standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Guard

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts safety and security inspections of all community property to include common areas, resident corridors, parking areas and perimeter access.
• Patrols community buildings and grounds as scheduled, may be required to register at watch stations to record time of inspection.
• Examines doors, windows and gates to ensure that they are secure.
• Watches for and reports irregularities such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security doors left unsecured.
• Investigates and reports all acts of unlawful or safety hazards that would endanger persons or property.
• Investigates all incidents and suspicious occurrences, filing incident report appropriately.
• Responds to all security calls and complaints, taking necessary action and handling on-scene emergency situations until relieved by a Supervisor.
• Inspects and reports all dangerous conditions and any damaged or defective equipment, machinery and property.
• Secures and unlocks areas and buildings in accordance with policy and community expectation.
• Notifies appropriate agencies in situations where their emergency response and support is necessary.
• Assist in emergency response procedures as per community policy.
• Ensures outside furniture or fixtures are secure in the event of inclement weather.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE- CERTIFICATION

Security Guard

• High School diploma or Equivalent.
• One-year job related experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Security Guard

• Ability to communicate effectively speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Interacts with guests, residents, and staff in a courteous and friendly manner. 
• Responds promptly to resident needs.
• Supports organization's goals and values. 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills