Security Officer

Affinia Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinia Healthcare in St. Louis, MO seeks a dedicated Security Guard to protect assets, staff, patients, and visitors. The role emphasizes vigilance, professional demeanor, and proactive incident reporting to maintain a safe, welcoming campus.

Requirements include a high school diploma, three years of security experience (healthcare setting preferred), and current security credentials. Proficiency with access control, video surveillance, de‑escalation, and emergency protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years' security guard experience; healthcare setting preferred.
• Video surveillance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protects co-workers, clients, and visitors with dignity, confidentiality, and respect.
• Monitors staff to ensure badges are worn.
• Responds with sensitivity and tact to needs of staff, clients, and visitors.
• Secures location by checking doors, lights, and ground area daily.
• Completes rounds and other duties in reports.
• Provides assistance to clients, employees, and visitors.
• Assists police with investigations, as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security knowledge

Written communication

Problem solving

Professional demeanor

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video surveillance

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