Security Guard

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time $15.00 HR

Lakeland, FL • Facilities

Description

Job Objective/ Summary:

The responsibility of a Security Guard is to regularly patrol and monitor the premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. The Security Guard is also responsible for providing service to the residents and ensuring they can be safe and secure in their homes.

Essential Functions:

• Perform regular exterior patrols to ensure security of the Estates property and residents’ vehicles.
• Protect the property from trespassers and notify the proper authorities of potential problems that may occur on the property. Respond to all calls from residents concerning medical problems, review the medical need, and notify the nursing staff or EMS as needed.
• Provide necessary services of assistance to all residents and employees when they are in need.
• Deliver packages or mail to residential apartments as needed.
• Complete meal ticket forms for residents needing guest meal tickets.
• Assist residents in the event of a State of Emergency due to a fire or some type of natural disaster.
• Answer all incoming telephone calls and screen all calls coming into the Health Center after regular business hours.
• Complete incident reports as needed.
• Set the resident tabs located on apartment doors after midnight each night to ensure the safety and welfare of all residents. Perform welfare checks on residents who have been unaccounted for by other residents or an outside concerned party.
• Provide traffic patrols to ensure safe driving on the property.
• Adhere to The Estates at Carpenters’ policies and procedures, including those covering privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations and codes of conduct. Maintain confidentiality and respect residents’ privacy at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Additional Requirements/Preferences

Requirements

• Must successfully pass the mandated criminal background checks. (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to pass the pre-employment reference checks.
• Must be able to provide official grade transcripts of the education level provided on the employment application.
• Must be able to provide a copy of his/her own social security card for W-4 documentation.
• Must be able to provide applicable documentation(s) for I-9 in order to establish identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• You must have valid driver’s license, personal automobile liability insurance, and acceptable driving record (if required to drive).

Work Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 12:00 am to 8:00 am

Job Education, Licenses/Certifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified through the State of Florida as a Class D Security Guard or the achievement of certification within 90 days of hire.
• A minimum of one (1) year of previous work-related skills, knowledge, or experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License, where an MVR is submitted to the company’s vehicle insurance company.
• Employee must be deemed eligible to drive the company’s vehicles.