Security Officer

KVC Health Systems; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Wellbeing culture

Flexibility

Learning & rewards

Job summary

KVC Health Systems, partnering with St. Louis Children’s Hospital, seeks a Security Officer (Night Shift) for the Webster Groves campus in St. Louis, MO.

This full-time role ensures safety and security for patients, visitors, staff and property during overnight hours, including access control, rounds, and incident response. The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license with good driving history, and 2 years of related security experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance with good driving record.
• Experience: Two years of verifiable employment history related to this position, such as law enforcement, security guard, or military service.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Patrol buildings and grounds during night hours to identify and address safety, fire, and security risks.
• Maintain a vigilant presence to monitor facility access and ensure all points of entry are secure.
• Respond to emergencies and assist with evacuations and crowd control.
• Investigate safety hazards and security incidents on hospital property.
• Perform overnight safety checks to support a safe environment for residents and staff.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Security Officer

Full Time Professional Camber-SLC, St. Louis, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 9583

Security Officer (Night Shift)

Full Time

St. Louis, MO, US (Webster Groves Campus)

Join Us to Build Healing and Hope Together!

As leaders in children’s mental health and wellness, St. Louis Children’s and KVC Health Systems Youth Mental Health Care have partnered to create one of the nation’s most innovative and transformative youth mental health and wellness campuses. The partnership includes a 77-bed acute care hospital and outpatient programs. Located on the KVC Missouri Children’s Mental Wellness Campus conveniently located in Webster Groves, Missouri, the peaceful environment and broad continuum of care allow children and families to access the appropriate level of treatment throughout their healing experience. The new campus is slated to open in late 2026. Learn more at stlouischildrenskvc.org . Join us and be a part of this journey of healing and hope for thousands of children and teens.

Job Summary:

The Security Officer provides safety and security services to protect patients, visitors, staff, and property at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Camber Mental Health. This is a night shift position responsible for monitoring facility access, conducting safety rounds, and ensuring a secure environment during overnight hours. They will escort individuals, secure personal belongings, address unauthorized individuals, and help de-escalate situations in lobby and intake areas.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensure/Certification: Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance with good driving record.
• Experience: Two years of verifiable employment history related to this position, such as law enforcement, security guard, corrections, or specific military service.
• Skills: Requires intermediate skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook email.
• Shift Requirement: Ability to work scheduled night shifts and maintain consistent alertness throughout the duration of the overnight assignment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate professionalism and respect toward colleagues, patients, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Patrol buildings and grounds during night hours to identify and address safety, fire, and security risks.
• Maintain a vigilant presence to monitor facility access and ensure all points of entry are secure.
• Respond to emergencies, coordinate with emergency personnel, and assist with evacuations and crowd control.
• Investigate suspicious activity, safety hazards, and security incidents on hospital property.
• Perform overnight safety checks and monitoring to support a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Assist with fire, tornado, and safety drills, including documentation and staff training.
• Inspect and maintain emergency and safety equipment, reporting any malfunctions.
• Perform additional safety and security duties as assigned to support facility operations.

Physical & Work Environment:

The conditions described are representative of those required to perform this role, with reasonable accommodations available. This position involves regular standing, walking, and communication, with frequent use of hands and occasional bending or kneeling. The role may require lifting up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 75 pounds occasionally.

Because this is a safety-sensitive role, the employee must be able to maintain appropriate alertness and attention to perform duties safely during scheduled work hours and to respond appropriately to changing conditions. The role may involve working with patients who may exhibit unsafe behaviors or require assistance with activities of daily living. Successful completion of required training (including crisis prevention/intervention and safety hold training, as applicable) and demonstration of competency are conditions of employment for this role.

Benefits & More:

Employee benefits and culture fall under the KVC Health Systems umbrella. KVC is a family of private, nonprofit organizations that strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help people achieve mental health wellness.

At KVC, we offer a positive, supportive workplace where each person can do work they love. KVC has an incredible 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, placing us among the top 1% of employers nationally. KVC was also named #15 on Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 list. In addition to being mission-driven, we offer employees an unparalleled level of flexibility, wellbeing, learning, and rewards.