Nightshift Security/Dispatcher

Are you passionate about safety?

Do you have an observant personality?

Do you want to be apart of the best team in the industry?

Then look no further!

At Summit Vista, we have a strong commitment to our employees. Our dedication to our staff shows in many ways, including our benefits. We offer a great benefit package consisting of health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, company paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability, 401k, accrued vacation, paid holidays, bereavement leave, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, and much more….

 The Security Guard has the Ability to implement all plans formulated by the Security / Emergency Services Shift Supervisor and Security / Emergency Services Manager.  Highly organized, Ability to handle multiple tasks at once, calm communicator in emergency situations, detail oriented, ability to handle multi-phone and communications equipment, ability to work in an environment with little mobility.  Computer and typing skills required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Monitoring of all pull cords for independent living.  Track status of resident involved in situation.
2. Monitor Fire Alarm System
3. Receive emergency calls from residents and staff and dispatch appropriate personnel
4. Dispatch Security and EMS on calls for service
5. Dispatch ambulance, private ambulances or 911 as needed
6. Page On-call physician as needed
7. Assist Security personnel with room checks on a daily basis and in other areas as needed
8. Log residents who are transported to the hospital in the Census book
9. Log residents who return home from the hospital in the Census book
10. Log residents who inform us that they will be away in the away book
11. Update Employee listing both alphabetically and departmentally
12. Update Resident listing both alphabetically and by apartment
13. Make resident badges
14. Page maintenance when needed
15. Other duties as assigned     
16. Attendance is an essential function of this position. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.  Good organizational skills with attention to detail.  Must be computer literate.   Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously.  Ability to work in a team atmosphere to accomplish results.

High school diploma or GED required. One-year minimum experience in dispatching, two years preferred.  First aid and CPR certification preferred.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Security experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

English: highly proficient in both spoken and written English 

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

CPR and EMT Certification or willingness to get.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

Walking, standing, sitting.