Security Officer

Affinia Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinia Healthcare is seeking a Security Guard responsible for protecting assets, staff, clients, and visitors. The role requires a high school diploma and 3 years of security experience, preferably in healthcare, with video surveillance experience a plus.

Responsibilities include monitoring badges, responding to incidents, and completing incident reports. A valid Missouri driver’s license and secure credentialing are required to perform the duties effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience guarding facilities and protecting assets, personnel, clients, and visitors.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with staff and public.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying and solving problems.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Ability to prepare and investigate required security reports.
• Makes independent decisions using policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Protects co-workers, clients and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Monitors access via badges and verifies identification.
• Responds calmly and tactfully to needs of staff, clients and visitors.
• Secures premises by checking doors, lights and grounds daily.
• Completes rounds reports and other assigned duties.
• Assists law enforcement with investigations when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, clients, and all visitors.

Position Qualification Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Three (3) years' experience as a Security Guard. Preferably two (2) years' experience in health care or related field. Experience with video surveillance preferred.

Skills and Abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

• Good working knowledge of security, safety, and enforcement practices in a business environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and the public.
• Takes initiative to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to perform duties with a professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to write and investigate required reports.
• Ability to make independent decision and use good judgment utilizing proper policy and procedures.

Residency and Transportation Requirement

Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.

License(s)/Certification(s) Required

• Current Security Officer License from the City of St. Louis or St. Louis County.
• Must be certified by a physician as medically capable of performing the duties described.
• Mace and Handcuff Training certification.

Essential Functions

• Protects and addresses co-workers, clients, and visitors with dignity, confidentiality, and respect.
• Monitors staff to assure identification badges are worn.
• Responds with sensitivity and tact to the needs of staff, clients, and visitors.
• Completely secures location by checking doors, lights, and ground area on a daily basis.
• Thoroughly completes report of rounds and other duties.
• Provides assistance as needed to clients, employees, and visitors.
• Assists police with investigations, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

Participates on safety/facilities committees and task forces.

Supervises

None

NOTE: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS