Security Officer - 2nd shift in DALLAS, Texas at Presbyterian Village North

Presbyterian Village North is hiring experienced, motivated Full-Time Level II Security Officers; available for 2nd Shift; 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm; days off vary for shift.
Available to work weekends.

Be a part of a strong, responsible and very dependable team of protection - residents and teammates are like family.

Great benefits, PTO days and 401K are all available.

With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, Forefront Living's family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice and palliative care.

These senior care services, along with the celebration of independent living at our senior lifestyle communities, combine to bring deeper meaning to every phase of life for people of all faiths, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin or disability. Forefront Living is the not-for-profit, faith-based parent of Presbyterian Village North, Faith Presbyterian Hospice, and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

• Models a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better

• Is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers

• Ensure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards

• Maintain good attendance record...especially within first 90 days

• Patrol grounds as a Non-Commissioned Officer to ensure no one is on the property without permission

• 50-70 Check points in routine rounds

• Patrol includes: walking, driving golf carts and/or driving security vehicle

• Stays in contact with walkie-talkie with Guest Relations and other personnel to ensure safety of property

• Reacts to 911 calls to meet ambulance or fire department at the front gate and escort them to the appropriate building

• Assists residents who need special care to navigate the property via walking or driving

• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability of passing an FBI background investigation to facilitate licensing by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau

• Ability to provide a valid Texas Drivers License; no ID cards

• Previous experience with security/or other building services required

• Guard Card required by hire date.

• Ability to communicate with the senior population, other staff members, and visitors in a respectful manner

• Ability to effectively resolve problems

• Ability to gain trust of the resident population

• Ability to react quickly to unknown circumstances and remain calm

• Ability to perform Essential Duties

• Ability to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities

• Ability to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language

• Ability to adjust to changes in shift schedule

• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, special needs and hospice patients