Lead Security Officer

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer:

• Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking!
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
• Financial Wellness: Access your earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; save for your future with our 403(b)-tax deferred retirement savings plan offering company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution to your retirement savings; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts to save or spend on healthcare and eligible expenses; PTO Sell Back benefit.
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours!
• Total Wellness support for the mind, body and spirit through our Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings and pastoral care programming and support.
• On-Site Amenities! Including a fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon.
• Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition scholarship opportunities for full-time, part-time and PRN employees!

The hiring range for this position is $17.03 to $21.58. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

JOB SUMMARY: Support the Manager of Security and Director of Courtesy and Security Services in providing effective campus wide safety and security operations, including emergency preparedness, in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the community.

Shift(s): Monday through Friday, 2pm to 10pm, plus alternating on-call weekends.

Base plus shift differential and OT pay.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Assist Manager of Security with staff scheduling, interviews
• Ensure that all Security Officers Training Requirements are met
• Oversee day to day assignments of Security personnel; monitor security staff performance, provide direction and coaching when needed; make recommendations concerning staff performance to management when appropriate.
• Secure building areas, install security locks, check intrusion and fire alarm systems; provide escorts, patrol inside and outside, check for safety and security hazard and report as applicable; monitor CCTV cameras for suspicious activity and respond appropriately
• Respond to residents, staff and visitor emergencies in a timely manner
• Lead investigations of offenses, incidents, injuries, accidents, thefts, threats and any other unusual occurrences
• Assist in coordinating security, fire, and safety programs; train residents and staff to provide a safe community and assure everyone is updated on all policy and code changes.
• Additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

• Computers, including Microsoft Office
• Radio communication systems
• Closed circuit TV cameras and other security systems
• Familiarization with the operation of emergency systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• PA systems
• Security vehicle
• Identification badge and key making systems

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is of medium physical demand
• Work is Outside and Inside the buildings in all types of weather
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance 50+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance.
• Must be able to walk long distances and climb stairways up to 50% of the workday

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Security access control systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Knowledge of NFPA Life Safety Codes
• General knowledge of alarm systems
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook
• Ability to give direction and delegate assignments to Security Officers
• Ability to Lead others by example
• Desire to work with senior adults
• Ability to communicate accurately both written and orally

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year experience as security officer in hotel, hospital, or health care facility
• Valid Driver’s License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization
• CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire date

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERICENCE:

• Associate degree in criminal justice or related field
• Department of Criminal Justice Services Unarmed Security Officer registration

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• High standard of integrity
• Strong leadership skills and ability
• Displays actions consistent with statements
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Inspires team to meet challenges
• Sound judgment to make decisions promptly based on analysis of situations when dealing with challenges and to communicate them with clarity