Security Officer

22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF MISSOURI; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

22ND Judicial Circuit Court of Missouri is seeking an Armed Security Officer for the Family Court - Juvenile Division. The role requires carrying a firearm on duty, passing pre-employment physicals, and maintaining court-issued uniforms with a uniform allowance.

The officer will provide day-to-day security, handle reception duties, and patrol both indoors and outdoors. Candidate must be a licensed armed security officer or eligible to obtain the license, possess high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Armed Private Security Officer by the Metropolitan licensing body or be able to obtain the license for Armed Private Security Officer
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and possibly a physical every other year
• Must provide own handgun and maintain court-provided uniforms (uniform allowance)
• Able to stand for long periods and work outside in all weather
• Must work rotating or flexible hours and have two years of paid security experience
• Criminal justice courses preferred; age 21+

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day security for Family Court - Juvenile Division.
• Oversee internal and external security and reception services.
• Perform building and grounds patrols.
• Assist the various units within the Juvenile Division.

Skills

Armed security experience

Stand for long periods

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Criminal justice courses (preferred)

Tools

X-ray equipment

Video surveillance

Metal detection equipment

Job description

POSITION DEFINITION

An armed security officer working under the supervision of the Security Supervisor. This person is responsible for providing day-to-day security needs at the Family Court - Juvenile Division, including internal and external security, reception services, building and grounds patrol, and assistance to the various units of the Juvenile Division.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a Licensed Armed Private Security Officer by the Metropolitan licensing body or be able to obtain a license in the classification of Armed Private Security Officer and be able to carry a firearm while on duty and participate in training on an annual basis. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and may be required to pass a physical every other year. Must provide his/her own handgun. Must be able to maintain court provided uniforms with a uniform allowance. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions. Must be able to work rotating or flexible hours. Two years of paid security work in a related field. Prefer experience in the use and operation of x-ray, video surveillance metal detection equipment. Courses in criminal justice or law enforcement strongly preferred. Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Must be twenty-one years of age.

FULL JOB POSTING: Security Officer