Security Officer

City Museum; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued sick time

Uniform shirts provided

Free entry to the museum while off-duty

Free tickets for friends and family

Discounted season passes for friends and family

Job summary

City Museum is looking for a Security Officer in St. Louis, Missouri. The role involves controlling access to the property, screening guests, and conducting patrols to ensure safety. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of security experience and be able to communicate effectively in English.

This position offers a pay rate of $19.00/hour, with mandatory shifts including weekends and holidays. Benefits include accrued sick time and free museum entry when off-duty.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A minimum of two years’ previous security experience is preferred.
• Must have or have ability to obtain a Metropolitan Security license.
• Possess good oral and written English skills for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Screen and greet guests and employees entering the property.
• Patrol the property to ensure locations are secure.
• Complete paperwork and incident reports as necessary.
• Respond to calls for service.

Skills

Interpersonal

Problem solving

Education

Law enforcement training or criminal justice classes

Tools

EVolv or other weapons detection system(s)

Job description

Job Title

Security Officer

Reports To

Safety and Security Manager

Pay Rate

$19.00/hour

Job Summary

Controls access to the property, screens guests, and ensures that they are following museum policies and procedures. Periodically conducts patrols of the property.

Shift times range from 6:45 AM - 12:00 AM+

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen and greet guests and employees entering the property and making sure that they are authorized to enter.
• Responsible for reports and enforcing all museum policies at all gates into and out of the museum.
• Patrol the property to make sure locations are secure and there are no individuals trespassing.
• Opening and closing procedures for the building.
• Responding to calls for service.
• Escort guests/employees off property when applicable.
• Must maintain a safe, clean, and professional work environment.
• Complete paperwork and incident reports as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Interpersonal
• Problem solving

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Law enforcement training or criminal justice classes preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ previous security experience is preferred.
• Must have or have ability to obtain a Metropolitan Security license
• Knowledge of EVolv or other weapons detection system(s) a plus
• Possess good oral and written English skills and be able to communicate with guests and other employees effectively.
• Available to work overtime.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk and stand for up to eight hours a shift.
• Requires occasional lifts and carries up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Accrued sick time (applicable for staff working 20+ hours/week)
• Uniform shirts provided
• First Aid/CPR/BBP/AED training provided
• Free entry to the museum while off-duty
• Free tickets for friends and family
• Additional discounted season passes for friends and family