Security Officer

Affinia Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinia Healthcare in St. Louis seeks a Security Guard responsible for protection of assets, staff, clients and visitors. The role requires vigilance, professional conduct, and the ability to write clear incident reports.

You must have a high school diploma, three years of security experience (healthcare preferred), a valid Missouri driver's license, and a State or local security officer license. Video surveillance experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of security guard experience; healthcare experience preferred.
• Video surveillance experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance as required by Missouri.
• Current Security Officer License from City of St. Louis or St. Louis County.
• Medically capable; mace and handcuff training certification.

Responsibilities

• Protect coworkers, clients, and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Monitor staff to ensure identification badges are worn.
• Respond with sensitivity and tact to staff, clients, and visitors.
• Secure location by checking doors, lights, and ground area daily.
• Complete report of rounds and other duties.
• Assist police with investigations, as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to clients, employees, visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security knowledge

Written communication

Problem solving

Professional appearance

Report writing

Decision making

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.

• 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.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

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