Overnight Security Guard

We are seeking a vigilant, dependable part-time, unarmed security guard to join our team for weekend overnight shifts (three 8-hour shifts). While the rest of the world sleeps, you will be the guardian of a historic, peaceful community. This isn’t just a job watching empty hallways—it is a vital mission to ensure the safety, dignity, and peace of mind for the Sisters of Providence. If you are looking for a purposeful night-shift role where your presence truly matters, we want you on our watch.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Working under the direction of the Security Manager, you will maintain a safe and secure environment by performing the following duties:

• Campus Patrols: Walk and monitor buildings, grounds, perimeters, and off-campus residences to ensure the security of residents and students while watching for fire and safety hazards.
• Emergency Response: Respond effectively to fire or security issues and assist in coordinating local emergency services when called.
• Reporting & Logging: Prepare detailed, accurate written logs of nightly activities and draft formal reports regarding accidents, safety hazards, or security breaches.
• Community Assistance: Enforce campus rules, speed limits, and parking regulations firmly and courteously. Lock doors, manage lighting, and provide aid to residents, staff, and visitors when requested.
• Facilities Support: Monitor fire protection systems, report equipment malfunctions, and perform occasional light grounds maintenance (such as spreading salt or shoveling snow during winter weather).

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous security, military, or law enforcement experience is helpful but not required.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for log writing and interacting with a diverse community.
• Composure: Ability to remain calm, adaptive, and effective during stressful emergency situations or encounters with uncooperative individuals.
• Teamwork: Ability to work cooperatively within a small, closely-knit department and align with the core philosophy and values of the institution.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This role operates on a collegiate campus and retirement community grounds. Candidates must meet the following physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb up to four flights of stairs, bend, and stoop.
• Sufficient strength to assist, an average-sized adult down four flights of stairs in an emergency.
• Hearing and eyesight within normal ranges (after correction).
• Note: The role involves potential exposure to stressful emergency conditions, confrontation, or communicable diseases/bodily fluids common to healthcare and residential environments.