Why join Givens? Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Diversity and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose driven life. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

What you'll get:

Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before your 90 days!
Referral bonus program
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
Plus so much more!

Givens Estates is hiring for full-time Safety and Security Officers to support our South Asheville campus. This position will work one of several shifts to include daytime, nights, and weekends for 24 hour service (see shift differential below). The Safety and Security Officer position has the primary role to provide access control to the Givens Communities campuses, respond to campus emergencies, provide traffic control, patrol the campus, investigate safety/security instances and report, conduct safety drills, monitor alarms, secure buildings, ensure visitors sign in, provide light duty maintenance tasks, and provide transportation for residents.

What you'll do:

Monitor emergency call dashboard for alarms/alerts and respond accordingly
Reset Pendants/Pull Cords
Maintain information of active BOLO notices, trespass notices, and/or restraining order information for team member/resident concerns
Handle situations dealing with unauthorized vehicles not willing to exit campus
Assist EMS personnel. Provide directions or locate residences, provide other support in emergency situations
Investigate any safety and security instances and respond accordingly. Provide appropriate documentation of event
Conduct safety drills including but not limited to fire alarm training in the licensed areas of campus
Assist in keeping campus clean by picking up litter/debris in and around buildings
Acts as security for and responds to staff and/or resident related issues. Including, team member terminations when requested by Human Resources
Provide initial response to maintenance emergency calls after normal business hours
Perform as a First Responder to resident emergency calls
Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What you'll need:

Must have certifications including CPR and First Aid, or ability to obtain such with 90-days
Preferred candidate will have EMT certification
Preferred candidate will have two years previous experience as a security officer, or similar
Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
High School or GED equivalent is preferred

Shifts: Friday 0100-0700, Friday 1900-0700, Saturday 1900-0700, Sunday 1900-0700

Compensation is $19.50 per hour, based on experience and includes a added shift differentials and our comprehensive benefits package is included.

Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 40 years. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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