The Summit is seeking a Security Guard to join our team.

This Security Guard oversees and maintains the overall safety and security of residents, team members, visitors and buildings in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes repeated security and safety rounds inside and outside of facility 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 solves problems as they arise
• Responds in a timely manner during emergency response and drills
• Assesses and reacts calmly in emergency situations
• Quickly, accurately, and appropriately interprets and responds to resident’s urgent care needs and dispatch appropriate response(s) to calls for assistance
• Works closely with and is able to perform all functions of concierge position
• Uses personal computers and programs tied to the campus emergency response system
• Works in conjunction with SARA system
• Reports believed resident neglect, abuse, or concern for general well being to management
• Reports wear & tear in furnishings, structural defects, equipment break downs, and evidence of pests to management and/or the Maintenance team
• Uses equipment daily including vehicles, radios, computers, carts, phones, computers
• Properly stores, maintains, and uses equipment and supplies
• Complies with infection control regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Attends all required meetings, in services and completes all training assignments
• Assists in in-servicing relating to security such as fire drills, emergency evacuation
• Completes other additional duties as assigned by management
• Maintains appropriate logs and records in a timely and accurate fashion
• Maintains a clean and presentable work area clear of any trash, food containers

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a customer service setting as security or related field is preferred
• Senior Living experience 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

We offer competitive wages, the opportunity to work with a great staff, and a relaxed, friendly work environment!

Health and dental insurance options, life insurance, retirement plan with company match, and generous paid time off are available for full time team members!

About Us:

What’s the difference between a job and a meaningful, rewarding career? You’ll know from day one at The Summit, a vibrant life plan community in one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia.

Here at The Summit, you’ll experience so much more than just a great living. You’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work actually makes a difference. You’ll be part of a passionate team where your ideas and input will be openly valued and respected. You’ll have purposeful opportunities to serve our greater community. Come be part of our dynamic community and grow your career in two of the strongest sectors of the employment market — hospitality and health care services.