Security Guard

Job Description

Job Description

Non-Union Position | Set and administered directly by the Office of People Operations

Department Security

Reports To Community Security Services Manager

Status Full-Time | FLSA Non-Exempt — Hourly

Schedule Rotating shifts — days, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays

Location 6200 Oregon Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015 (on-site)

Pay Range $19.50 – $25.00 per hour

Posting Date 07/17/2026

What You Will Own

•     Access control and visitor management. Monitor entry points, verify identification, issue and track visitor badges, and enforce Knollwood's visitor management policy. Deny entry when it is warranted and escalate cleanly when it is not simple.

•     Campus patrol. Conduct interior and exterior rounds on your assigned schedule. Document every round. Secure exterior doors, gates, and utility access points at shift close-out.

•     Systems monitoring. Watch CCTV and access control technology. Report anomalies and equipment failures the moment you see them, not at the end of the shift.

•     Emergency response. Respond to alarms, falls, elopements, and medical alerts in support of clinical staff. Initiate emergency protocols and contact emergency services as directed.

•     Documentation. Log every incident and unusual occurrence in the Security Incident Log within the same shift. The record you write is the record that protects residents, staff, and Knollwood.

•     Presence and de-escalation. Maintain a visible, professional presence in common areas. Resolve minor disturbances with calm, respectful, non-confrontational communication.

Your First 90 Days

•     Day 30 — Fully oriented to every post, patrol route, and emergency protocol on campus; DC Security Officer certification application submitted (Knollwood sponsors it).

•     Day 60 — Operating independently on your assigned shift with clean patrol and incident documentation; CPR/AED certification in place.

•     Day 90 — Known by name to residents on your shift; zero documentation gaps; trusted to hold the post without prompting.

What You Bring

Required

•     High school diploma or GED.

•     CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

•     Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

•     Ability to pass the background check, drug screening, and physical examination required for DC security officer certification.

Preferred

•     DC Security Officer certification (DLCP Occupational and Professional Licensing, in cooperation with MPD's Security Officers Management Branch), or eligibility to obtain within 60 days of hire. Knollwood sponsors the application and supports the process.

•     One or more years of security, law enforcement, or military service experience.

•     Experience in a healthcare, senior living, or controlled-access campus environment.

•     Veterans — particularly those with military police or security backgrounds — are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly Range: $19.50 – $24.00 per hour. Knollwood sets a starting floor of $19.50 per hour for this role — above the District of Columbia minimum wage — in recognition of the administrative, documentation, and resident-facing responsibilities this position carries beyond a standard post. The posted range reflects Knollwood's good-faith projection of what it would pay for this role at the time of posting, as required by the DC Wage Transparency Act. Shift differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend coverage are set by Knollwood.

Healthcare benefits: Knollwood offers medical, dental, and vision coverage to eligible employees, along with a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays. Full plan details are provided before your first interview, consistent with the DC Wage Transparency Act.

•     Medical, dental, and vision coverage

•     403(b) retirement plan with employer match

•     Paid time off and paid holidays

•     Shift differentials for evening, overnight, and weekend coverage

•     Uniforms provided; DC certification costs supported by Knollwood

Why Knollwood

Knollwood is a military-affiliated, nonprofit Life Plan Community in upper Northwest Washington, DC, operated by The Army Distaff Foundation. Our residents are retired officers of the uniformed services, their spouses, and surviving family members — people who served, and who now expect the same standard of care they once gave.

We are small enough that your work is visible and large enough that it matters. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing sit on one campus, which means residents do not become strangers when their needs change — and neither do the people who care for them.

How to Apply

Apply through Knollwood's careers portal or send a resume to the Office of People Operations at 6200 Oregon Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20015. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Knollwood does not ask for wage history at any point in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Knollwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations for the application process are available on request to the Office of People Operations.