Armed Security Officer

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

PTO

Job summary

BARNES-JEWISH ST. PETERS HOSPITAL is seeking an Armed Security Officer to maintain safety across the medical center. The role includes 12-hour night shifts, weekend coverage, and ongoing patrols to protect visitors, patients, staff and property.

The position requires responding to emergencies, maintaining equipment, and documenting incidents. A four-week academy is provided at St. Louis Children's Hospital to prepare for duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's Degree preferred in some roles.

Responsibilities

• Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center.
• Responds to emergency situations according to department protocol.
• Ensures equipment issued during duties is properly maintained.
• Provides continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.
• Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, disturbances, fires and disaster drills.
• Documents incident reports for patrol vehicles and events.

Skills

Public safety

Patrol duties

Emergency response

Incident reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. This department maintains a manicured campus for patients and visitors.

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

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Applicable govt regulations
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

• Associate's Degree
• Criminal Justice/related

Licenses & Certifications (Preferred)

• ASP Baton Certification
• CPR/AED
• IAHSS
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• PPCT
• PD - PSUL

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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

Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer