Security Guard - St. Paul's Senior Services
EL CAJON, CA 92021
About the Job
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Makes routine scheduled rounds of facilities, both interior and exterior. Rounds are to be made on a random schedule, so as not to be predictable.
- Rounds to meet all requirements of St. Paul's policy on facility security.
- Survey mechanical rooms, recording temperatures.
- Will inspect fire equipment, emergency lighting, and other assigned areas/items on a monthly basis.
- Makes rounds on all resident halls, check fire systems, and responding to all emergency calls.
- Maintains accurate and detailed log of rounds, documenting all unusual incidents and/or observations.
- Will be requested to assist in security investigations and surveillance operations.
- Conducts radio checks of equipment between reception desks during shift at random times, recording any problems experienced.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Able to perform a variety of security, fire prevention or fighting, and safety tasks. Able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Must be self motivated and understand the importance of the position. Able to maintain confidentiality where required and appropriate.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent. Must have completed an approved Security Training Course. Must have a minimum of six months of related experience in security work. Must have a current California Guard Card, First Aid card and CPR certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. – 80 lbs. using proper lifting techniques. Able to regularly lift and carry objects weighing 50 lbs. Able to maneuver tools, equipment, cart through halls, up and down ramps, in and out of elevators safely. Able to bend, squat, and stoop to floor level. Able to reach heights from 5 to 10 feet with appropriate aid of ladder and reach overhead. Will spend 60% of shift walking, 28% standing, and 12% sitting. Will frequently be required to climb stairs. Frequently able to visually identify objects and/or persons at a distance of 25 feet, and be able to distinguish normal sounds where there may be some background noise, as in answering telephones, two-way radios, intercoms, etc. Position requires the ability to speak clearly and make self-understood to others.
St. Paul’s Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life
- Same day pay available!
- Flexible paid time off (PTO) - starting at 28 days per year!
- Education reimbursement - up to $3,000 a year!
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- 403(b) with match
- Child care available
- Employee referral bonuses
- Upward mobility!
You Make Us Who We Are!
At St. Paul’s Senior Services, we believe a diverse workforce has driven our history of enriching the lives of senior communities in San Diego, which is why we are committed to cultivating an environment where you feel empowered, supported and respected. By valuing your unique perspective, voice, strengths, experience and background, we aim to foster a culture where you feel included and comfortable being your true self. You matter!
St. Paul's is the leading provider of caring senior services since 1960. We have locations throughout San Diego County including 5 in San Diego (Bankers Hill), 2 in Chula Vista, and 1 in El Cajon. St. Paul's strives to be the most outstanding and innovative senior home and service provider in California. We are dedicated to serving the physical, spiritual and social needs of the elderly and community, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within the highest quality facilities, health care and programs consistent with affordable costs.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAR FINGERPRINTS THROUGH DOJ AND FBI IN ADDITION TO A DRUG SCREEN CLEARANCE.
To learn more about St. Paul’s Senior Services, please visit www.stpaulseniors.org.
St. Paul’s Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer