Police Security Guard (Unarmed Position)

St. Louis County, Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County is seeking Security Guard personnel to provide security for persons and property. Roles include patrolling on foot, inspecting facilities, and responding to emergencies, with detentions when necessary and cooperation with police authorities.

This unarmed position uses handcuffs, an ASP baton, pepper spray, and two-way radios. Regular and irregular shifts, including nights and weekends, are required with a 7% shift differential for midnight work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern security practices.
• Basic first aid knowledge.
• Familiarity with applicable laws and ordinances.
• Willingness to wear issued equipment and uniforms.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned facility on foot to guard persons and property.
• Inspect buildings for doors, damage, safety hazards.
• Respond to emergencies including alarms, fires, and incidents.
• Investigate suspected crimes on premises.
• Assist the public and employees by answering questions.
• Maintain shift log and report to supervisor.
• Detain individuals for arrest by authorities as needed.
• Operate two-way radios for routine activity and investigations.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Security knowledge

First aid

Laws & ordinances

Vehicle operation

Alertness

Judgment & discretion

Following instructions

Rule enforcement

Communication

Uniform compliance

Flexible shifts

Tools

Handcuffs

ASP baton

Pepper spray

Two-way radio

Job description

Discover Your Future with Opportunity Central! Job Description Summary: Individuals in these positions are responsible for performing entry level work of moderate difficulty providing security, safety and protection for person and property. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a high-ranking officer. Work involves physical exertion including walking and standing, detaining individuals, preparing reports and extensive public contact. Work is reviewed through reports, meetings and observation of duties performed for compliance with established rules and regulatory guidelines.

Job Description:

Become a St. Louis County Security Guard! Security Guard positions involve regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide security services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included). Work shifts are normally eight (8) or ten (10) hours in duration but may be extended in the event of emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload or work-in-progress. High percentage of attendance, on-time arrival to work and ability to work overtime when necessary are required. An additional 7% Shift Differential pay for Security Guards who work Midnight shift. This is an unarmed Security Guard position. Security Guards will be assigned handcuffs, an ASP baton and pepper spray. All Security Guards will be paired with an armed Security Officer. Per the Department's Collective Bargaining Agreement, newly hired employees who do not possess corresponding experience will start at the base starting pay listed in this posting.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Patrols assigned facility, on foot, to guard and protect persons and property against vandalism, arson, prowlers and other conditions that could lead to loss of life or property.
• Inspect buildings for open doors or windows, damage, safety hazards, and faulty mechanical problems.
• Responds to emergency radio calls including accidents, bomb threats, fires and hostage situations.
• Investigates suspected crimes on the premises including larcenies and stolen articles.
• Assists the public, visitors and employees by answering questions, locating offices and escorting to specific locations.
• Reports all pertinent data of action taken during a shift by maintaining a written log and orally giving information to shift supervisor.
• Restrains and detains individuals for arrest by police authorities who have committed crimes against property and/or crimes against persons.
• Operates two-way communication system to monitor and provide assistance for routine activities and as contact for the medical examiner and investigators.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in a modern security program.
• Knowledge of first aid principles.
• Some knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances.
• Skill in operating Department vehicles.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and to detect suspicious or unusual occurrences.
• Ability to use good judgment, discretion and tact and to act quickly in situations.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to wear and effectively utilize all Department issued items of uniforms and equipment as specified in the Department General Order, Uniforms and Appearance, regardless of assignment.
• Ability to work regular and irregular shift work