Security Guard

Overview: 

ArchCare cares for people of all ages and faiths where they are most comfortable and best able to receive it – at home, in the community and in nursing homes. As the Continuing Care Community of the Archdiocese of New York, we see enhancing the lives of our elders and others who need extra help to stay healthy and live life to its fullest as more than just a job. To us, it’s a privilege and our calling. 

Benefits/Perks: 

• Includes accrued vacation days, sick days, and holidays. 
• Participation in 403 (b) 
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance 
• Discounted membership: Plum Benefits

• Pay for work-related eligible commuter expenses with pre-tax dollars 

Responsibilities: 

• Authorizes entry of individuals into facility and directs to desired locations. 
• Monitors security signal systems in security office or on doors. Takes appropriate action if warning signal is received. 
• Locks and unlocks doors according to schedule. 
• During rounds, makes notes of and later reports unsafe conditions and fire hazards observed during rounds. 

• • Notifies appropriate authorities within the facility when an incident of significant has occurred. In addition to the Chief of Security, it is imperative that the Nursing Supervisor on duty, or if so directed, the administrator on call be provided with full particulars of the incident. 
• Responding to floors and units when called to enforce visiting policy when problems are encountered. 
• Operates in accord with package pass procedures. 
• Operates the paging system after switchboard service ends during evening shift. Locates and transmits important calls or messages to appropriate calls or messages to appropriate person. 
• Controls keys for various offices and shops. 

• Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow employees, residents and families. 

Qualifications: 

• Security Guard License 

Education: 

• High School Diploma/GED 

$18.8540