Public Safety Officer

Explore St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Explore St. Louis seeks a Public Safety Officer to maintain security and safety at its facilities. This significant role includes patrolling, traffic control, and responding to emergencies, requiring strong communication and decision-making skills. Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, along with security experience and the ability to work various shifts.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience and training or equivalent combination is required.
• Computer aptitude in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel is essential.
• Ability to communicate information to employees and clients.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and guard the facility against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Maintain security and enforce traffic laws and parking regulations.
• Respond to alarms and assist with building evacuations when necessary.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Self-Starter

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Patrol and guard the facility against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Maintain security of assigned areas and enforce traffic laws + parking regulations.
• Perform traffic control duties.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the building complex layout. Stay updated on all methods and procedures related to security and safety activities to include patrol, crime prevention, and traffic control.
• Monitor the building complex and check to ensure there are no unlocked doors or potentially unsafe areas.
• Frequently patrol and guard building property during events.
• Proactively respond to alarms and calls for assistance, investigate accidents and report criminal activity.
• Maintain the mental ability to react quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Assist with building evacuations when necessary.
• Document and prepare official reports of accidents and investigations as required.
• Engage with guests and employees and maintain a positive, service-oriented attitude.

As a Public Safety Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the security and safety of our facility. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to make quick decisions will be essential in this role. If you have security experience, we encourage you to apply. Explore St. Louis offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Join our team today!

A High School diploma or GED, or one to three years’ experience and training or equivalent combination is required; along with computer aptitude in MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Proficiency in multi-tasking and relaying information to Public Safety, guests, and building staff is essential. A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information to employees and clients and prepare reports + correspondence is vital. Must possess or be able to obtain an Unarmed Security Officer license and successfully pass a drug screen + background check. Must be dependable and flexible to work all shifts as required to include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Explore St. Louis is the sales and marketing organization responsible for selling and promoting St. Louis as a convention, meeting site, and leisure travel destination. Explore St. Louis manages and operates the America’s Center Complex which includes the Cervantes Convention Center, the Dome at America’s Center, the Ferrara Theatre, and the St. Louis Executive Conference Center.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement: Explore St. Louis values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Customer Service

Novice

Safety

Novice

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 to 3 years’ experience and training or equivalent combination is required; along with computer aptitude in MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Proficiency in multi-tasking and relaying information to Public Safety, guests, and building staff is essential. A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information to employees and clients and prepare reports + correspondence is vital.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

PS Security License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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