Security Guard

Friendship is looking for Security Guards to join our Friendship Health and Rehab North team, located in Roanoke, VA and our Richfield Living team, locate in Salem, VA. The Security Guard will ensure the safety of residents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. They will assist with directing activities associated with emergency situations that may arise on campus.

Pay Rate:

• $15.00 per hour

Shifts Available: 

• Second (2:45pm - 11:15 pm) and Third shift (11:30 pm - 8:00 am) 24-32 hours a week, includes weekends and holidays

Roles & Responsibilities:                                                                                                               

• Make rounds on property and in buildings; checks doors and lock/ unlock as appropriate
• Respond to all fire alarms- RACE
• Meet the rescue squad at resident apartments in cases of emergency
• Check fire extinguishers monthly
• Alert Police Department as appropriate; communicate to switchboard that Police have been notified of emergency/issue
• Log activities daily and report them to the next guard at shift change
• Check security vehicles regularly and report any maintenance concerns to the Security Manager/ Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance
• Maintain the Cut-off book in the security vehicles to be able to assist with water, electrical, fire alarm shut offs
• Patrol parking lot and issue tickets to cars parked in “No Parking” zones
• Subject to call-back during emergency situations, i.e. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License in the State of Virginia
• Knowledge of evacuation and emergency preparedness principles
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds

Benefits for Part Time Positions:

• 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program