Security Guard

$25,376 - $31,720/Yr

Brookdale Senior Living - Charlotte, NC

Part-time - Entry Level

Charlotte, NC

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Security Guard position at Brookdale Charlotte East is responsible for maintaining a secure environment for residents and associates. This role involves monitoring the premises, greeting visitors, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the safety of the community. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits to support the well-being of employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure environment for all residents and associates within the building and on the community grounds.
• Greet visitors and monitor the inside and outside of the building, logging all residents and visitors in and out.
• Report 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.
• Monitor all emergency and safety equipment including security cameras, phones, and life safety systems.
• Respond to emergencies by contacting appropriate internal and external parties according to established protocol.
• Assist with disaster management efforts during evacuations (i.e. fires, hurricanes, etc.).
• Answer the phone promptly and respond to questions, directing calls or taking 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 information to the Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Drive the bus or community vehicle as needed or scheduled.
• Handle minor maintenance emergencies (i.e. plugged toilets, reset breakers, replace light bulbs, etc.) as needed.
• Ensure the lobby and administrative offices are clean and notify 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.