Summary: Responsibility for the safety and security of the House, including the Perry Wing and the Health Care Center, and all residents, employees, family members and guests. Incumbent may be posted at the main reception area of the House or the door to the Health Care Center. Ability to communicate effectively in person and on the phone, able to write clearly, ability to listen intently to understand.

Essential Functions:

• At main reception center (House entrance), answers radios, resident room alarms, doorbell, telephone, screens all persons entering the House, sorts mail, records prescription deliveries, packages, etc.
• At the Health Care Center door answers radios, screens all persons entering through the door, and accepts package deliveries.
• Responds to the needs of residents. If medical attention is required, summons nursing staff and assists as directed.
• Responds to internal and external disasters and emergencies according to procedures in facility emergency manuals. Assists ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents down stairways and out of the building when evacuation is necessary.
• Makes internal and external rounds when on second and third shifts (4:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) indicated by security log list. Rounds shall be made on a varying schedule with no more than one hour between each round. Each round consists of 40-50 minute tour 10-15 minute break at most. Then next tour starts. Checks all areas thoroughly and records findings in security log and/or House log book as necessary.
• Reports any important information to the Director of Security and to the Administrator as needed.
• Monitors newspaper, AM radio/weather radio/TV for any potential risks to MJ House, its residents, employees and visitors, at various times while on duty. Reports all necessary information to Administrator, Department Managers and Supervisors, via phone/e-mail/2-way radio as needed.
• Briefs relief Security Officer at shift change.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.