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Security Officer - Full-Time Nights

ROCHESTER, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=505+MOUNT+HOPE+AVE+ROCHESTER+NY+USA+14620)

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:

We provide high-quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living, and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.

Starting Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

We offer a generous pay differential for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Monday- Friday

12 am - 8 am

The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the staff, residents, and visitors of the Episcopal Church Home and/or River Edge Manor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

+ Will report to off going shift for a status report regarding the building and its occupants.

+ Greet and assist all incoming visitors, staff, and residents in a professional and friendly manner.

+ Provide excellent customer service.

+ Relieve reception, answer, and direct all incoming calls in a professional and friendly manner.

+ Use the overhead paging system as required.

+ Carry and answer all calls and texts on facility issued cell phone in a professional and friendly manner.

+ Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.

+ Daily activity is recorded electronically for each shift.

+ Use security cameras to assist in the overall security of the facility.

+ While not performing other security duties will be stationed at the security desk to monitor traffic in and out of the building and monitor security cameras.

+ Present outside at shift changes to monitor traffic in and out of the building and parking lot, and ensure the safety of staff.

+ Immediately respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers.

+ Provide access to areas for staff, residents, families, vendors, and contractors upon request.

+ Open dock doors as needed for the movement of furniture and supplies.

+ Perform investigations as needed.

+ Perform or assist with fire drills and other safety functions.

+ Respond to fire and other emergencies and follow department procedures.

+ Assist with coverage for security call-ins and vacations.

+ Monitor for the need for snow removal and slippery conditions and notify the contractor as needed.

+ Assign lockers to staff as needed.

+ Conduct security inspections as indicated. Such as fire extinguishers, doors, eye wash stations, fire doors, elevators, and emergency lighting.

+ Raise/lower the flag.

+ Take and download the resident's picture upon admission.

+ Complete Resident Admission Inventory within 48 hours of admission. Scan and save on the computer.

+ Deliver medical equipment, supplies, newspapers, flowers, linen, 02 tanks etc., as requested

+ Deliver weekly supplies to nursing units.

+ Inspect windows and doors to ensure locks are in place and working.

+ Provide escort of staff to their respective vehicles as requested.

+ Ensure all exterior doors are locked and secure.

+ Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; and obtaining signatures. Investigate thefts and file police reports. Report and document rule infractions and violations.

+ Regulate and monitor building systems and notify maintenance on-call for any building needs.

+ Troubleshoot and perform light maintenance duties such as resident call light system, light bulbs, TV hookups and remotes, HVAC: etc.

+ Place maintenance and IT work orders in a computerized system

+ Remain stationed at the front desk, answering the telephone and monitoring traffic in and out of the building until relieved

+ Conduct walk-in potential admission tours as necessary.

+ Check purses, pockets, and bags for suspicious items upon request.

+ Attend all departmental meetings and in-services and facility-required in-services.

+ Wear departmental uniform on a daily basis.

+ Keep New York State certification updated.

Perform the above-mentioned responsibilities and standards that pertain to River Edge Manor. Below are the unique standards for River Edge Manor

+ Will assist in monitoring the physical conditions of residents as necessary.

+ Deliver the Saturday morning coffee cart to the living room.

+ Deliver Saturday morning newspapers to resident rooms.

+ Assist in maintaining the environmental needs of the building as necessary.

+ Will use security cameras to assist in the overall security of the facility.

+ Notify ED of any incidents.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.

+ One to two years' experience in the security field, New York State registration required.

+ Report to: Director of Environmental Safety

+ Ability to function with minimal supervision.

+ Be of good physical and mental health.

+ Ability to cope with stress situations.

+ Must possess a valid New York State security guard license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing duties of this job requires occasional walking and standing in and around the reception area and lobby. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance. The ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.