Armed Security Officer

Bjc-Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

401(k) plan with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Armed Security Officer for Christian Hospital in St. Louis. The role focuses on continuous patrols, safeguarding visitors, patients and staff, and responding to incidents with trained security protocols.

Training and academy involvement are included. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and potentially an associate degree; certifications in security are preferred.

Qualifications

• Be 21 years or older.
• Responds to emergency situations according to Security Department protocol.
• Maintains equipment issued and used during duties.
• Provides continuous security patrols of all hospital areas.
• Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, disturbances, fires and drills.
• Documents incident reports for patrol vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Individ. must be 21+ to work in this position.
• Responds to emergencies per department protocol.
• Maintains issued equipment.
• Provides continuous security patrols of hospital areas.
• Mitigates crises like code responses and disturbances.
• Documents patrol activity and incident reports.

Skills

Public safety

Patrol operations

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career in Public Safety?

• 12 hour Night shift - 5:30 pm – 6:00 am
• Schedule - 2 days on 2 days off an off every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Performing public safety and security duties inside and outside the hospital
• IL residents must have a current FOID card to be eligible
• Must be able attend September Academy at 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

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

The security department's goal is to maintain a safe work environment for all staff, visitors, patients and physicians. Security is responsible for safety at the hospital, medical office building Village North Home, plus parking lots and roadways. Security provides a visible presence to deter problems, in addition the security officers are trained to assist with violent people and situations.

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
• No 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

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