Security Guard

Quail Park of Lynnwood

Security Guard Job Description

Are you the kind of person who likes to work nights? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of others?  Living Care is seeking a Security team to ensure our community, as well as our residents and their families, are safe. Our Security position ensures community buildings and grounds are secured during non-business hours, handles routine common-area maintenance as well as housekeeping, represents leadership during building emergencies, and provides back-up assistance to our Care team in case of urgent resident needs. A strong candidate would possess an ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately, maintains vigilant awareness of any non-routine occurrences, thereby ensuring a safe environment for community residents, as well as other team members and visitors.

Security Guard Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Health insurance (for full time) 
• Dental insurance (for full time) 
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Workplace perks such as meal and coffee
• Variable schedule options 

Security Guard Minimum Requirements

• One year of previous experience in facility security services preferred
• Previous experience in a senior living setting also preferred
• Must be able to exercise good judgment in emergency situations
• Competency in organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Must possess strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills and enjoy working with seniors
• Ability to read, comprehend, write, and speak English to interpret written instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, and to communicate effectively with residents, families, and other team members
• Must have basic computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Have the strength and endurance required for standing, walking, bending, lifting and pushing
• Must meet all health-related requirements pertaining to state licensure
• Must maintain current CPR/First Aid credentials
• Subject to pre-employment screening including physical, drug and TB testing and criminal background check

Security Guard Essential Functions

• Routinely makes walking rounds throughout each building and the entire grounds of the community observing for any non-routine items, individuals, or occurrences that may interfere with normal community operations during non-business hours
• Makes verbal contact with each night team member routinely throughout the shift, ensuring that everything is in order in each area of the community
• Responds to the needs of residents, families, visitors, and team members by providing immediate assistance
• Documents findings of rounds in the Security Log Book, noting anything observed that was non-routine in nature
• In coordination with a Care Partner, provides hands-on transfer assistance on the infrequent occasion where a resident requires two person transfer assistance during night-time hours
• Answers resident emergency call system
• Provides back-up assistance to community team members during building or resident emergencies including first aid and call emergency medical assistance or other urgent resident situations
• Directs team members and residents in the event of fire and/or other emergency
• Correctly uses of fire extinguisher and firefighting equipment as needed
• Perform light maintenance duties
• Responsible for daily cleaning of community common areas including; hallways, elevators, lobby, living room, dining rooms, activity areas, restrooms, sitting areas and any other areas of the community designated by the Maintenance Director
• Correctly uses carpet cleaning equipment and responsible for cleaning spills and soiled areas of carpets and furniture

Our Company follows WA Proclamation 21.14.1 which requires all employees working in the Health Care Setting be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are exempt for medical and religious reasons. Please us know if you would like to request a Religious or Medical accommodation!

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