Security Officer

Affinia Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinia Healthcare in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Security Guard responsible for protecting assets, personnel, clients, and visitors, and ensuring a safe environment across the facility.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least three years' security experience (preferably in healthcare), knowledge of surveillance and reporting, and the ability to communicate clearly, maintain professional conduct, and adhere to policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years' experience as a Security Guard; healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience with video surveillance preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license and automobile with insurance.
• Current Security Officer License from City of St. Louis or St. Louis County.
• Physically capable and medically certified to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Protects co-workers, clients, and visitors with dignity and respect.
• Monitors staff to ensure identification badges are worn.
• Responds with sensitivity to staff, clients, and visitors' needs.
• Secures the location by checking doors, lights, and grounds daily.
• Completes rounds reports and other required documentation.
• Provides assistance to clients, employees, and visitors as needed.
• Aids police with investigations when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Security procedures

Communication

Problem solving

Professional conduct

Report writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video surveillance

Access control

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:

• 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.

Essential Functions

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• 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