Security Officer

Who We Are

To empower our senior participants to age at home with dignity through personalized, comprehensive care plans that deliver high-quality health and human services along with strong community support.

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan

Under the supervision of the Facilities and Safety Manager, the Security Officer will maintain a safe and secure environment for members and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. In addition, the Security Officer will deter unwanted criminal activity, protect property and enforce rules on a property.

• Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and access points; permitting entry.
• Obtains help by sounding alarms or initiating police.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Provide protection for equipment and workers along with checking credentials of vehicles and individuals entering and exiting the premises.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
• May require use of personal vehicle.

• Judgment
• Objectivity
• Dependability
• Emotional control
• Excellent customer service
• Reporting skills
• Ability to question and identify persons
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to quickly learn department policies, procedures, goals, and services
• Skill:
  Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to change priorities regularly.

• Ability to access all premises multiple times per shift/day.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally, 15 pounds frequently, and 7 pounds constantly; required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds.
• Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling.
• Work is generally performed in an outdoor environment with minimal supervision.

• Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated successful experience as a security officer or relevant position required.
• Ability to operate detecting systems and emergency equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
• Surveillance skills and detail orientation.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.

• High School Diploma or GED Certification required.
• Current Guard Card.
• Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

• CARE is central to what we do, prioritizing the well‑being, dignity, and independence of our senior participants.
• COMPASSION in every interaction, ensuring kindness, empathy, and understanding guide our care.
• CULTURE that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve and fosters a workplace where every team member feels supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
• COMMUNITY that fosters connection, belonging, and support for participants and their families.
• COMMITMENT to quality improvement, innovation, and delivering healthier outcomes.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.