Security Guard
Friendship Retirement Community - Roanoke, VA
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Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer's and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information. Friendship is looking for Security Guards to join our Friendship Health and Rehab North team, located in Roanoke, VA and our Richfield Living team, locate in Salem, VA. The Security Guard will ensure the safety of residents, visitors and staff on a daily basis. They will assist with directing activities associated with emergency situations that may arise on campus. Shifts Available: Full-Time/Part-Time: Third Shift 11pm to 7am , includes weekends and holidays Pay Rate: $14/hour Roles & Responsibilities: Make rounds on property and in buildings; checks doors and lock/ unlock as appropriate Respond to all fire alarms- RACE Meet the rescue squad at resident apartments in cases of emergency Check fire extinguishers monthly Alert Police Department as appropriate; communicate to switchboard that Police have been notified of emergency/issue Log activities daily and report them to the next guard at shift change Check security vehicles regularly and report any maintenance concerns to the Security Manager/ Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance Maintain the Cut-off book in the security vehicles to be able to assist with water, electrical, fire alarm shut offs Patrol parking lot and issue tickets to cars parked in "No Parking" zones Subject to call-back during emergency situations, i.e. severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent Valid Driver's License in the State of Virginia Knowledge of evacuation and emergency preparedness principles This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 pounds Benefits for Full Time Positions: 401(k) retirement plan along with employer match Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off Education Assistance Employee Assistance Program Company Paid Life Insurance Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability) Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.
Created: 2026-03-04