Armed Security Officer

Missouri Baptist Medical Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis County is seeking an Armed Security Officer to safeguard patients, visitors and staff across the campus. You will perform continuous patrols, respond to emergencies, maintain equipment and document incidents, while adhering to department protocols.

This role requires maturity, a valid driver's license, and completion of required certifications. Join a Magnet-designated hospital with strong safety programs and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patrols of the medical center.
• Respond to emergency situations per Security Department protocol.
• Maintain equipment issued and ensure proper documentation.
• Document incident reports for patrols and incidents.
• Mitigate crisis situations such as code responses, disturbances, fires and disaster drills.

Skills

Patrols

Emergency response

Crisis management

Documentation

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Criminal Justice/related (preferred)

Tools

ASP Baton Certification

CPR/AED

IAHSS

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

PPCT

PD - PSUL

Job description

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Facilities Services Department provides security, telecommunications, housekeeping, maintenance and engineering services for the campus. The various departments work in partnership to ensure the campus, including all of its buildings, parking lots/garages, patient care and common areas are well maintained, clean, attractive, and secure.

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

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

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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

• 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