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

Join Our Team!

Presbyterian Village North is immediately hiring a FT Security Officer.

Shift: 2nd Shift Full Time - 1:30pm - 10:00pm Days off will be Tuesday & Wednesday

Be a part of a strong 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, The Outlook at Windhaven, Bella Vida, St. Joseph Village, and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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

• Patrol grounds to ensure no one is on the property without permission

• Stays in contact with receptionist 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

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED is required

• Current Guard Card is required

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language

• Must be able to adjust to changes in shift schedule

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

• Previous experience with security/ or other building services required

• Able to communicate with the elderly population, other staff members, and visitors

• 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

• Genuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, persons with disabilities and hospice patients

• 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