Armed Security Officer

BJC HealthCare; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Armed Security Officer to join the team at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. This position involves continual security patrols, crisis management, and the safety of visitors and staff. The role offers generous benefits including tuition assistance and professional training, highlighting opportunities for growth while ensuring community safety.

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package with PTO

Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1

Shift Differential pay for nights

Paid professional training

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Less than 2 years of experience in relevant field.
• Valid Driver's License and additional security certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous patrols of the medical center and respond to emergencies.
• Document incident reports and ensure proper equipment maintenance.
• Mitigate potential crises including disturbances and code responses.

Skills

Crisis Management

Patrol Skills

Public Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

ASP Baton Certification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Looking for a career in Public Safety? This is a great opportunity! Apply today!

  Position Details:

  • Nights - 6:30 pm - 7:00 am
  • 7 x 12 hour shifts per pay period
  • Performing public safety and security duties

  Why Join Us?

  • Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
  • Several Retirement Options including a 401K plan and either a Pension Plan or a 403 (b)
  • 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 Encouraged

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

IAHSS

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

PPCT

PD - PSUL

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer