1.          High School Diploma or GED required.

2.          Previous Security experience, ina commercial setting preferred.

3.          Valid driver’s license with goodrecord (as determined by SVWC). Must have 4 years driving experience by hiredate.

4.          Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/FirstAID (or higher level) certification.

5.          Must be at least 21 years of ageby hire date.

6.          Must be able to obtain andmaintain DCJS certification (or higher level).

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1.           Support the mission and purposesof SVWC.

2.           Support the Board of Trusteesand Administration.

3.           Follows and supports thepolicies and procedures established by SVWC.

4.           Employment and annualTuberculosis testing as required by Virginia State Licensure.

5.           Must attend annual mandatory in-servicesrequired by the State Licensure and all other mandatory in services and/ormeetings required by other regulatory agencies and/or by SVWC.

6.           Present a professional, caringimage.

7.           Must be able to handle emergencysituations and associated stress.

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1.          Responds to resident emergencycalls, alarms and investigate disturbances. Understands and operates facilityalarm system.

2.          Makes scheduled rounds throughoutentire facility and grounds as scheduled using current tour documentationsystem.

3.          Patrols all premises to preventand detect any circumstances that may result in harm to individuals orproperty. Maintain personal safety. Observes shift change at time clocks, doors,or as directed to ensure security of staff and facility.

4.          Enter daily log reports of dailyactivities and incident reports for irregularities such as equipment orproperty damage, theft, unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

5.          Warn Residents, Staff, visitors,and contractors of policy violations and apprehend (cause) or evict violatorfrom premises.

6.          Escort or drive motor vehicle totransport individuals to specified locations and to provide personalprotection.

7.          Circulate among residents,staff, visitors, and contractors to preserve order and protect property.

8.          Monitor cameras to prevent anddetect signs of intrusion and ensure security or doors, windows, and grounds.Assists with reception relief.

9.          Assists maintenance, housekeeping,and nursing with various tasks to ensure the smooth running of the facility.Assists in minor snow removal.

10.      Participates in the on-callprogram to provide emergency services to the facility.

11.      Other duties as assigned.

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The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

VISION

·       Must be able to visuallyidentify and discern printed words on either typewritten pages or computerscreen.

·       Must be able to identify anddifferentiate colors.

·       Must have depth perceptionwithin normal ranges.

HEARING

·       Must be able to respond tospoken words and other auditory sounds including the ringing of telephone orbeepers and monitors.

·       Must be able to respond andcommunicate orally by telephone.

LIFTING

·       Must be able to bend, reach andlift patients with assistance to transport them to stretchers/wheelchairs.

·       Heavy lifting required (over 50pounds occasionally).

·       Must be able to push andmaneuver carts/stretchers/space saver loaded with weights of 50 pounds.

TOOLS ANDEQUIPMENT

·       Must be able to use, operate andinterpret information from equipment in work area.

RANGE OFMOTION

·       Must be able to climb (laddersand such) and be able to reach and balance from the ladders.

·       Must be able to walk continuallyfor 2 hours.

·       Must be able to stand for 2hours.

·       Must be able to sit for up totwo hours.

·       Must have mobility of all partsof the body, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching above head and use ofhands.            

·       Must be able to stand and/ormobilize by walking for up to 90% of an 8 hour shift.

WORKINGCONDITIONS

·       May be required to work nearvoltages (up to 480 volts AC).

·       May have to work in hot (over 80degrees F) or cold (under 10 degrees F) environment.

·       Must be able to work understress.

·       Must be able to work overtime.  

·       Must be able to deal withverbally and physically combative customers.

·       Must be able to work out ofdoors in varying types of weather.

·       Must be able to utilize or wearprotective equipment or apparel in accordance with OSHA standards.

·       Must be able to work withinconfined spaces.

MENTALCAPACITY

·       Must have mental capacity tofulfill the requirements of the job including problem solving, logic,communication and numerical calculations.

·       Must be able to read, speak, andunderstand written instructions in English.

·       Accurate recall and memory.

·       Must be able to use judgment inmaking decisions and choices.

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      This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee will also perform other  reasonably-related job responsibilities as assigned by management as  required.  Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury  reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  Moreover, management reserves the right to  change job descriptions, job duties or working schedules based on their duty  to accommodate individuals with disabilities.   This job description does not constitute a written contract of  employment.    

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