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JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:           Community Protection Coordinator

DEPARTMENT:               The Retreat

FLSA STATUS:                 Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE:                     2

REPORTS TO:                 Facilities Coordinator 11

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Accountable for providing basic security services designed to ensure the control and safety of clients, employees and the visiting public.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Enforces regulations relating to personal behavior, parking and traffic control on property
• Directs and gives information and assistance to visitors.
• Responds to members’ emergency alert calls
• Guards entrances and exits to prevent trespass, vandalism, theft and other violations.
• Performs routine security patrols and monitors security and alarm systems to detect theft and other criminal acts.
• Provides security escorts.
• Performs dispatching and record keeping functions at a desk post
• May assisting searching for missing members, may assist in fire prevention and firefighting activities, may oversee the activities of fellow officers as designated ;performs related duties as required 
• Assists in maintaining order among members and employees
• Main contact for information if outside law enforcement support is required

• Greet and assist visitors.
• Receive deliveries.
• May provide first aide.
• May assist in fire prevention and firefighting activities.
• Reacts appropriately to fire and emergency preparedness drills and events according to policies.
• Perform dispatching and record keeping functions at desk post.
• May oversee the activities of fellow offices as designated.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High school or equivalent GED

Minimum Years of Experience: Must have one (1) to three (3) years’ experience as a security guard

Demonstrate Skills: Alertness, Honesty, Good Communication Skills, Ability to Serve Client's needs, Leader and Team Player. Candidates must be in good health; physical fitness to perform the duties of the position. Candidates must have and retain sufficient physical strength.

Knowledge: Securing premises, patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points and permitting entry.

Bilingual: Preferred   Language: Spanish

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Most tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, pet dander, pet waste, indoor and outdoor allergens, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances