Full-Time

Safety & Security Officer

Posted on 5/9/2026

Lifespace Communities

Lifespace Communities

201-500 employees

Not-for-profit senior living communities operator

Compensation Overview

$17.97 - $24.74/hr

+ Referral Bonus

Downers Grove, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Security & Protective Services
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two to three years applicable experience.
  • A state issued driver\'s license with a driving record clear of infractions as defined by current insurance mandates.
Responsibilities
  • Make scheduled rounds inside and outside of the building to maintain a secure environment.
  • Schedule and ensure that all fire and disaster drills are conducted for each shift and accurate detailed logs are kept.
  • Maintain security records, including and not limited to safety inspections, repair needs of equipment, unusual circumstances, and service requests. Ensure that all safety equipment is in good working order.
  • Respond to all fire alarms and emergency calls and notify appropriate team members, as necessary.
  • A good working knowledge of all life safety systems.
  • Maintain daily guard report of shift and provide detail explanation of occurrences and ensures that information shared between shifts is accurate.
  • Responsible for ensuring that all guests, team members, residents, vendors etc. enter and exit the community and building through the appropriate entrances and exits and provide appropriate identification as requested.
  • Perform light maintenance as needed or requested such as changing light bulbs, unclogging toilets/drains etc.
  • Transport residents and/or team members on and/or off the property as needed or requested.
  • Deliver packages to residents and distribute in-house mail.
  • Greet residents and guests, assist with luggage, and packages and parks and retrieves resident vehicles.
Lifespace Communities

Lifespace Communities

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Lifespace Communities operates senior living communities across the United States as a not-for-profit organization, serving about 6,000 residents and employing over 4,000 team members. It provides housing plus programs, events, and daily activities designed to help residents stay engaged and pursue their aspirations. The organization distinguishes itself through a not-for-profit mission, focus on residents’ well-being, and a culture of belonging across a national network rather than prioritizing profit. The goal is to create environments where people feel they belong, stay active, and thrive within a supportive community.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Des Moines, Iowa

Founded

1976

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Jennifer Burton strengthens Texas operations as VP Regional Operations.
  • Heather Julian as CMO enhances marketing during growth phase.
  • Srini Alagarsamy as CTO drives technology modernization.

What critics are saying

  • Five executive directors hired in 18 months disrupt continuity.
  • Nearly $1M biometric settlement invites copycat employee lawsuits.
  • New CTO and Chief Clinical Officer misalign IT with clinical workflows.

What makes Lifespace Communities unique

  • Nonprofit CCRC operator with continuum of care across 12+ communities.
  • Experienced leadership under CEO Jesse Jantzen since 2020.
  • Strong board chaired by Neal Yanofsky since 2021.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

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