Security Officer (Part-Time)

Goodwin Living is a mission-driven nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. We support, honor and uplift older adults and the people who care for them by creating a workplace rooted in purpose, belonging and growth. Our culture has earned consistent recognition, including Top Workplace honors in the D.C. region since 2019, national recognition by USA Today and Nurse.com, and Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards recognition since 2022. These honors are based on team member feedback and reflect what our team values most.

Under the direct supervision of the Security Supervisor, the Security Officer will be responsible for performing the security and surveillance duties at Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads.  The Security Officer will provide monitoring and maintenance of the perimeter security, building entrance and egress areas used by Goodwin Living staff and residents, as well as the parking facilities, patrol the interior of the building perimeter, maintain safety and security standards under emergency conditions, communicate orally and in writing, complete reports of security operations, and perform non-routine assignments.

The hours for this position are 12am-8am Saturday and Sunday ("Friday" night to Saturday morning and Saturday "night" to Sunday morning)

The pay for this position is $22.00/hr

• Monitoring of security stations, operating and maintaining security equipment
• Provision of Security Services through enforcement of Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads' policies and procedures
• Understand and perform fire system operations
• Provision of emergency and other services on weekends, holidays, and at other times when staff who normally perform the duties are not present
• Patrolling the interior of the secure perimeter and inspection of the facility
• Observe and report all life safety violations or security violations by staff or residents
• Maintenance of staff and security under emergency conditions

1. →Previous Security experience required
2. →Demonstrated knowledge of standard security practices
3. →Demonstrated ability to operate telephone and surveillance systems
4. →Demonstrated ability/technique for sound decision making in emergency situations
5. →Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills for observation and documentation of incidents / investigations
6. →Physical ability to lift 50 lbs

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #2 in 2024!