Security Guard

Responsibilities

• Authorizes entry of individuals into facility and directs to desired locations.
• Monitors security signal systems in security office or on doors. Takes appropriate action if warning signal is received.
• Locks and unlocks doors according to schedule.
• During rounds, makes notes of and later reports unsafe conditions and fire hazards observed during rounds.
• Notifies appropriate authorities within the facility when an incident of significant has occurred. In addition to the Chief of Security, it is imperative that the Nursing Supervisor on duty, or if so directed, the administrator on call be provided with full particulars of the incident.
• Responding to floors and units when called to enforce visiting policy when problems are encountered.
• Operates in accord with package pass procedures.
• Operates the paging system after switchboard service ends during evening shift. Locates and transmits important calls or messages to appropriate calls or messages to appropriate person.
• Controls keys for various offices and shops.
• Is responsible and cooperative with supervisors, fellow employees, residents and families.

Qualifications

• Security Guard License

Education