SECURITY GUARD

Security Guard

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone's life — and light the way in senior care — you may be a fit for our committed, professional team.

Priority Life Care is also a designated "Great Place to Work"! When you choose to work at PLC, we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization. Join our team today and love what you do!

At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.

The primary purpose of the Security Guard is to provide protection of property and people by conducting routine patrols, monitoring all areas of the site and surveillance systems, controlling access points, responding to incidents, and enforcing rules to deter criminal or problematic activity and ensure safety.

To our staff we provide:

• Competitive wages and PTO
• Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
• A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
• SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
• Special pay rates on holidays
• $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee referral bonuses
• On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
• Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award?

The impact you'll make:

• Patrol the community grounds and inside the building to deter criminal activity and ensure the safety of residents and staff.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and equipment to detect suspicious activity or breaches.
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and access points to identify potential security issues or malfunctions.
• Respond promptly to alarms, including fire alarms, and other emergency calls, following established protocols.
• Assist with disaster management and evacuations during emergencies like fires.
• Monitor and control the entry and exit of residents, visitors, and vendors.
• Greet visitors and log them in and out of the community according to established procedures.
• Investigate and report any suspicious activity, accidents, or incidents that occur during a shift.
• Complete and submit detailed incident reports and document observations for management.
• Provide assistance and information to residents and visitors in a friendly and professional manner.
• Respond to calls for assistance or take messages when appropriate.
• Maintain familiarity with and monitor emergency and safety equipment, including security systems and communication devices.
• Help in maintaining a clean and presentable exterior/entry area
• Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the appropriate Director and/or Administrator
• Complies with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards
• Assists families and other visitors as needed
• Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings
• Completes online training as assigned in order to maintain company, state, and federal compliance
• Performs other duties as directed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous security, military, or police experience is often preferred.
• Strong people skills, good communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in various situations.
• Familiarity with security systems and emergency protocols.

Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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$16.50 / hour