Security Guard

$22,838 - $28,558/Yr

Brookdale Senior Living - Shreveport, LA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Shreveport, LA
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

As a Security Guard at Brookdale Senior Living, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a secure environment for all residents and associates within the community. Your primary responsibilities will include greeting visitors, monitoring the premises, and responding to emergencies. You will be the first line of defense in ensuring the safety and security of the building and its occupants. This position requires vigilance and a proactive approach to security, as you will be responsible for logging all residents and visitors in and out of the building, monitoring the inside and outside areas, and reporting any unusual findings to the Executive Director or appropriate authorities. In addition to monitoring security, you will also be responsible for locking doors at designated times, checking the security of all doors regularly throughout the night, and maintaining familiarity with emergency and safety equipment, including security cameras and life safety systems. Your role will also involve responding to emergencies by contacting the appropriate internal and external parties, assisting with disaster management efforts, and escorting residents and visitors to their vehicles during evening hours. The position may require you to handle leasing inquiries after hours and on weekends, ensuring that accurate information is provided to the Director of Sales & Marketing. You may also be required to drive the community vehicle as needed and handle minor maintenance emergencies, such as plugged toilets or replacing light bulbs. Overall, this role is essential in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all residents and guests, and it requires a friendly demeanor and the ability to interact positively with others.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a secure environment for all residents and associates within the building and on the community grounds.
  • Greet and monitor visitors and residents coming and going from the building, logging all entries and exits.
  • Monitor the inside and outside of the building and the parking lot, reporting any abnormal findings to the Executive Director or proper authorities.
  • Lock doors at designated times according to community protocol and check the security of all doors regularly throughout the night.
  • Maintain familiarity with and monitor all emergency and safety equipment, including security cameras, phones, and life safety systems.
  • Respond appropriately to emergencies by contacting appropriate internal and external parties according to established protocol.
  • Assist with disaster management efforts and activities during evacuations, such as fires or hurricanes.
  • Answer the phone promptly, respond to questions, direct calls, or take messages as appropriate.
  • Escort residents and visitors to the parking lot during evening hours as requested.
  • Handle leasing inquiries after hours and on weekends, providing accurate and timely information to the Director of Sales & Marketing.
  • Drive the bus or community vehicle as needed or scheduled.
  • Handle minor maintenance emergencies, such as plugged toilets, resetting breakers, or replacing light bulbs.
  • Ensure the lobby and administrative offices are vacuumed and kept clean, notifying housekeeping if cleaning is needed.
  • Interact with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing assistance and directions as requested.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
  • One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Fire Safety and Basic CPR/First Aid training required.
  • Valid driver's license required for positions that require travel between locations or transportation of residents.

Nice-to-haves

  • Basic technical skills to complete repetitive and well-defined duties.
  • Basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.

Benefits

  • Full suite of health insurance, life insurance, and retirement plans available.
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance
  • Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
  • Variety of Associate Discounts
  • Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for hourly associates.
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