Brookdale is hiring: Security Guard in Kennewick

Security Guard at Brookdale

Job Description

Recognized by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025 as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Make Lives Better Including Your Own. If you want to work in an environment where you can become your best possible self, join us! You’ll earn more than a paycheck; you can find opportunities to grow your career through professional development, as well as ongoing programs catered to your overall health and wellness. Full suite of health insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available and vary by employment status.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining a secure environment for all residents and associates within the building and on the community grounds. Greets visitors, monitors the inside and outside of the building, and responds to emergencies.
• Greets and monitors visitors and residents coming and going from the building. Logs all residents and visitors in and out.
• Monitors the inside and outside of the building and the parking lot; reports any abnormal findings to the Executive Director or to the proper authorities as the situation dictates.
• Locks doors at designated times, checks the security of all doors regularly throughout the night.
• Maintains familiarity with and monitors emergency and safety equipment including security cameras, phones, and life safety systems.
• Responds to emergencies by contacting appropriate internal and external parties; assists with disaster management and evacuations (fires, hurricanes, etc.).
• Answers the phone promptly; directs calls or takes messages as appropriate.
• Escorts residents and visitors to the parking lot during evening hours, as requested.
• May handle leasing inquiries after hours and on weekends, providing accurate and timely information to the Director of Sales & Marketing.
• Drives the bus or community vehicle as needed or as scheduled.
• Handles minor maintenance emergencies (e.g., plugged toilets, reset breakers, replace light bulbs) as needed.
• Maintains lobby and administrative offices; notifies housekeeping if cleaning is needed.
• Interacts with residents and guests in a friendly and courteous manner, providing assistance and directions as requested.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED required; one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special Requirements

Fire Safety and Basic CPR/First Aid training. For positions requiring travel between locations or transportation of residents, valid driver’s license.

Knowledge and Skills

Basic level of skill; ability to follow written or verbal instructions; basic technical skills for a few repetitive and well-defined duties; basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Standing, walking, sitting; use of hands/fingers; occasional weekend/evening/night work to ensure shift coverage
• On-call as needed; ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens; exposure to latex
• Vision and hearing required; occasional travel

Brookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

About Us

Brookdale is a Great Place to Be

• Gracious hospitality and neighborliness for residents and families
• Home-like feel and all-around comfort for residents and visiting family members
• Entertaining events and gatherings to foster connections
• Industry leader in clinical care
• Nationwide company with over 675 communities and opportunities to grow as a sales professional
• Extensive corporate support including a robust training program

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Application window is anticipated to close within 30 days of posting.