Armed Security Officer

BJC HealthCare; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

401K with match

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Health Insurance

Paid professional academy style traini

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital seeks an Armed Security Officer to oversee continuous patrols and safety for patients, visitors, staff, and property.

You will respond to emergencies, manage incidents, and ensure equipment and records are properly maintained. The role includes night shifts and weekend requirements with paid training and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Armed security duties require ongoing training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patrols of the medical center.
• Respond to emergencies per Security Department protocol.
• Maintain and secure issued equipment.
• Document incident reports and patrol activities.
• Address disturbances, fires, and disaster drills promptly.
• Ensure compliance with hospital security procedures.

Skills

Patrol

Crisis response

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

ASP Baton Certification

CPR/AED

IAHSS

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

PPCT

PD - PSUL

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 & Certification

• Applicable govt regulations
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree
• Criminal Justice/related

Licenses & Certification

• 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
• 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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*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