Position Title: Security Officer
Shift: This is a full-time position. All candidates must be able to work a rotating schedule: .
Pay: The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 DOQ. Eligible for shift differentials.
Who We Are:
Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
You Will Enjoy:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored appreciation bonus
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun
Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of this position:
• Makes scheduled rounds both inside and outside the buildings to maintain a secure environment for residents and their property as well as company property.
• Responds to all fire alarms and apartment emergency calls.
• Develops and maintains a good working rapport with residents, family members, visitors, and personnel to ensure that security procedures meet the needs of the facility.
• Assists with special security needs as they arise involving employees, visitors, and other members of the community.
• Provides a written report of any community incidents during the shift that the Director and other administration may need to be aware of.
• Maintains entrances in facility for safe passage at all times. Shovels and keeps clear exit door walkways during and after snowstorms.
• Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisor. Performs specific work duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor
• Assists with minor mechanical repairs under the direction of a supervisor
Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have:
• Ability to read, write, and understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
• Must be able to make decisions quickly and in accordance with established protocol.
• Must have or be willing to be trained in first responder and first aid training.
• One year experience in security preferred
• Hospitality or experience working with seniors preferred
If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!
EEO Employer

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, and established in 1971, LCS is a leading provider of high-quality senior lifestyle products and services. The LCS Family of Companies focus on development, operations management, marketing and sales management, and strategic planning for Life Plan Communities, formerly referred to as Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), and rental independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities nationwide. The company also provides a full-service real estate private equity enterprise, insurance, and national purchasing consulting services. The companies of LCS serve thousands of seniors across the nation.