Armed Security Officer - STLCTY

BJC Health System, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with match

Shift differential pay

Professional training

Advancement opportunities

Military experience welcomed

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking an Armed Security Officer to patrol Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Washington University Medical Campus.

The role involves ensuring visitor, patient, and staff safety, maintaining security protocols, and coordinating with local law enforcement as needed. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, and offers training, shift differential for evenings/nights, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to an array of emergency and non-emergency situations within the hospital campuses according to approved Department protocol.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities and violations of policy.
• Mitigates crisis situations and coordinates with local police when necessary.
• Completes reports by recording observations and obtaining signatures.
• Secures premises and personnel; monitors surveillance equipment and access points.
• Maintains safety and security as a constant, alert function of the job.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Work hours will be - Evenings - 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm or Nights – 9:30 pm – 6:00 am available
• Must be available to work every other weekend

Why Join Us?

• Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
• Retirement plan includes a 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

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Children’s Hospital / Washington University Medical Campus, within St. Louis City, being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees, and hospital property. Interacts with the residents and visitors to St. Louis City as well as communicates with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The following certifications must be obtained and maintained within 12 months of hire: ASP Baton or Taser, CPR/AED, CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Pressure Point Control Techniques, Armed Security Officer’s License

Responsibilities

• Individuals must be 21 years or older to work in this position.
• Responds to an array of emergency and non-emergency situations within the Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Childrens Hospital and Washington University Medical Campus, in St. Louis City, according to approved, established Department protocol.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, information violators of policy and procedures.
• Mitigates crisis situations, such as responding to disturbances, fires, crimes against persons and property. Maintains the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements and interacting with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as necessary.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Secures the premises and personnel; monitor surveillance equipment; inspect buildings; equipment and access points; permitting entry into Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Childrens Hospital / Washington University Medical Complex by continuous patrols.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• ASP Baton Certification
• CPR/AED Instructor Cert
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
• PPCT
• Armed Security Officers Licnse

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

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