Security Officer

Affinia Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinia Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Security Guard responsible for protecting assets, personnel, clients, and visitors within our facility. The role requires a high school diploma, 3 years of security experience, and a valid driver’s license with insurance, plus a security officer license for the St.

Louis area. Experience with video surveillance is preferred, and the candidate should be able to communicate effectively, write reports, and exercise good judgment while maintaining a professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years as a Security Guard.
• Healthcare or related field experience preferred (2+ years).
• Experience with video surveillance preferred.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Current Security Officer License in St. Louis area.

Responsibilities

• Protect coworkers, clients, and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Monitor badges compliance.
• Respond with sensitivity to staff and visitors.
• Completely secure location daily by checking doors and lights.
• Thoroughly complete rounds and duty reports.
• Assist clients, employees, and visitors as needed.
• Assist police with investigations when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in safety/facilities committees.

Skills

Security knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Professionalism

Report writing

Judgment

Education

High school diploma

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:

1. Good working knowledge of security, safety, and enforcement practices in a business environment.

2. Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and the public.

3. Takes initiative to identify and solve problems.

4. Ability to perform duties with a professional manner and appearance.

5. Ability to write and investigate required reports.

6. 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:

1. Current Security Officer License from the City of St. Louis or St. Louis County.

2. Must be certified by a physician as medically capable of performing the duties described.

3. Mace and Handcuff Training certification.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Essential Functions

1. Protects and addresses co-workers, clients, and visitors with dignity, confidentiality, and respect.

2. Monitors staff to assure identification badges are worn.

3. Responds with sensitivity and tact to the needs of staff, clients, and visitors.

4. Completely secures location by checking doors, lights, and ground area on a daily basis.

5. Thoroughly completes report of rounds and other duties.

6. Provides assistance as needed to clients, employees, and visitors.

7. Assists police with investigations, as appropriate.

8. 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