Security Guard

Position: Security Guard Schedule: 4PM - 12:30AM and 12:00AM - 8:30AM Join us at The Chesapeake where we impact lives and build careers! Can you see yourself working on a beautiful “cruise ship on land - a luxury retirement community”? At The Chesapeake in Newport News, Virginia, residents receive gracious hospitality and exquisite service from a caring and committed team who know they make a difference in the work they perform. Our mission is to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, peace of mind, innovation and joy. If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you! This Security Guard oversees and maintains the overall safety and security of residents, team members, visitors and buildings in the community. We are seeking a very special candidate for this important role! We offer perks such as free meals, team member appreciation events, flexible scheduling and generous paid time off. We have a strong 50-year reputation for workplace excellence and our leadership demonstrates team member commitment and appreciation every day! Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes repeated security and safety rounds inside and outside of community buildings
• Follows security schedules and job routines
• Clearly & concisely communicates in a professional, courteous, and pleasant manner with all residents, visitors, & team members
• Quickly, accurately, and appropriately interprets and responds to resident’s urgent care needs and dispatch appropriate response(s) to calls for assistance
• Uses personal computers and programs tied to the campus emergency response system
• Works in conjunction with SARA system
• Uses equipment daily including vehicles, radios, computers, carts, phones, computers
• Complies with infection control regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Assists in in-servicing relating to security such as fire drills, emergency evacuation
• Maintains appropriate logs and records in a timely and accurate fashion

Minimum Qualifications:

• COVID-19 vaccination or medical/religious exemption required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service setting as security or related field is preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions and convers in English
• Valid driver's license with a clean background
• Must be able to relate to the needs and concerns of senior adults

At The Chesapeake, energy, compassion, creativity and talents are valued and rewarded. We want you to be the best you can be – we can do this together with work/life integration, coaching, and opportunities to grow. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. Come join our winning team! We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.