Job Description
Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 900 residents and patients. The community opened its first building in 1966 and has grown to offer the full continuum of healthcare, including an adult day care center, home care services, an on-site physician clinic and pharmacy, a transitional care unit and Bistro ‘66, our newest dining venue. In 2021, Friendship received five platinum awards from Roanoker Magazine for Best Employer, Best Retirement Community, Best Rehab/Post-Op Facility, Local Company on the Grow and Local Company that Gives Back. For more information, visit friendship.us.
Friendship is looking for a Security Guard to join our Friendship Health and Rehab - North team, located on Hershberger Road. The Security Guard will ensure the safety of residents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. They will assist with directing activities associated with emergency situations that may arise on campus.
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Make rounds on property and in buildings; checks doors and lock/ unlock as appropriate
• Respond to all fire alarms- RACE
• Meet the rescue squad at resident apartments in cases of emergency
• Check fire extinguishers monthly
• Alert Police Department as appropriate; communicate to switchboard that Police have been notified of emergency/issue
• Log activities daily and report them to the next guard at shift change
• Check security vehicles regularly and report any maintenance concerns to the Security Manager/ Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance
• Maintain the Cut-off book in the security vehicles to be able to assist with water, electrical, fire alarm shut offs
• Patrol parking lot and issue tickets to cars parked in “No Parking” zones
• Subject to call-back during emergency situations, i.e. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster
Essential Functions:
• Abide by and ensure staff follow all procedures and policies
• Maintain composure during emergency situations; assist residents, staff, visitors with evacuations, fire drills, etc.
• Record and report any issues that arise on shift in the log book and with the Manager
• Be respectful of residents, visitors and staff; provide assistance where necessary
Other Duties:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties do not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
Benefits for full time positions include:
• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Type of Job: Regular
View what local employers are paying Security Guards