Armed Security Officer

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and Tuition Assistance starting on

401K with match

Shift differential pay

Professional academy style training

Opportunities for advancement

Military experience welcomed

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is seeking an Armed Security Officer to perform continuous patrols and respond to emergencies in a hospital setting. You will ensure the safety of visitors, patients, staff and hospital property during 12-hour night shifts and weekend work.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; 21+ years old; CPR/AED and ASP Baton certifications are preferred, with 2 years or less experience acceptable. Training and academy-style onboarding are provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
• Criminal Justice/related studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• 21 years or older to work in this position.
• Responds to emergency situations according to Security Department protocol.
• Ensures equipment issued and used during duties is properly maintained.
• Provides continuous security patrols of the medical center.
• Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, disturbances, fires and drills.
• Documents incident reports and patrol activity.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Criminal Justice/related

Tools

ASP Baton Certification

CPR/AED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Work 12-hour shifts - Nights - 6:00 pm-6:30 am
• Every other weekend required - Saturday and Sunday
• Performing public safety and security duties inside and outside the hospital
• Must be able attend 4 weeks Academy primary location - St. Louis Children's Hospital - 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Why Join Us?

• Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
• Retirement plan includes 401K with a match
• Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring team
• Shift Differential pay for evenings, midnights and weekends
• Paid professional academy style training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Military experience welcomed

Overview

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.

At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hosiptal, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. This department maintains a manicured campus for patients and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center, while being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees and hospital property.

Responsibilities

• Individuals must be 21 years or older to work in this position.
• Responds to emergency situations according to approved, established Security Department protocol.
• Ensures equipment issued and used during the execution of duties is properly maintained.
• Provides continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.
• Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, responding to disturbances, fires and disaster drills and situations.
• Ensures proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles. Responsible for documenting incident reports.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Applicable govt regulations
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Criminal Justice/related

Licenses & Certifications

• ASP Baton Certification
• CPR/AED