Security Guard

Pay Rate: $17.05 plus shift differentials

Per Diem - Weekends

GENERAL SCOPE: Guards shall be responsible for the safety and security of the Jewish Home residents, visitors, staff and property.  Guards shall preserve the peace, prevent and investigate crime and enforce all regulations in accordance with the Jewish Home's policies and procedures.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Security Guard Act 8 and 16 hour training class by an accredited school and annually complete an 8 hour In-Service Training Course for Security Guards every year thereafter. This may be supplemented by security training in a police academy or recognized security instruction through the military or civilian training.
• Must have current NYS certificate in compliance with Security Guard Act.
• Must have current, valid NYS driver license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Crime prevention, accident prevention and incident investigation.
• Investigate and report all fire hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Make Guard Tour System building safety inspection tours.
• Assist residents, visitors and staff.
• Enforce and maintain traffic and parking rules and regulations.
• Make vehicle security tours of Jewish Home grounds and related properties.
• All other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of security experience in health care or related field.  Law enforcement and/or military training may replace experience.  Relevant college education is acceptable in lieu of experience.  A rate of one (1) year of college equals six (6) months of work experience.  Prefer continued education in Security Administration and/or Police Science. Experience with MS Office and MS Outlook preferred.

This description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of position scope.

Jewish Home is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.