Security Officer, 1st Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

License paid by Garden

On-demand pay

Paid holidays

Sick & vacation time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with match

Work-life balance

Job summary

Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO is seeking a full-time (Unarmed) Security Officer for the 1st shift. You will patrol buildings, grounds, and parking areas to safeguard staff, visitors and property and respond to emergencies.

Work outdoors in all weather; join a team with a focus on safety, customer service, and public interaction. Holidays and a rotating schedule are included with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a background screening and motor vehicle report (MVR).

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to visitors, volunteers and employees.
• May act in dispatch, monitor emergency systems, and answer security phone lines.
• Patrol premises on foot and with Garden vehicles; inspect grounds.
• First responder to medical emergencies; perform First Aid/CPR/AED as needed.
• Identify safety concerns and report to supervisor.
• Secure exits, doors, and windows; monitor cameras and HVAC systems.
• Respond to alarms promptly; submit daily activity reports.
• Identify safety concerns.

Skills

Driver's license

Customer service

Public safety awareness

Report writing

Job description

Missouri Botanical Garden, 2345 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Great Opportunity - 1st Shift Security Officer.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have the ability to pass a background screening and motor vehicle report (MVR) to meet minimum insurance underwriting criteria.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Missouri Botanical Garden is seeking a full-time (Unarmed) Security Officer to join our team. The Security Team helps protect one of the most beautiful and respected Botanic Gardens in the country. In this role, you’ll provide a visible presence while patrolling our buildings, grounds, and parking areas to ensure the safety of all staff, visitors and property, including during large-scale public festivals and events.

This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, being comfortable with all seasons. Must be comfortable working on the Garden grounds around the general public, in a safe and friendly manner, answering questions regarding the Garden and its operations. The Garden offers a predictable monthly rotating schedule that provides stability and flexibility. The Garden has security on site 24/7, you will be required to work holidays and eligible to receive a holiday pay rate when working assigned Garden holidays.

The Garden offers a competitive benefit package including, but not limited:

• A Predictable Monthly Rotating Schedule
• Uniform and Security License paid 100% by the Garden
• On-Demand Pay
• Paid Holidays and accrual of paid sick and vacation time, up to 3 weeks of vacation per year.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• A competitive retirement plan with up to a 6% match after one year of service.
• Work-Life Balance

Schedule:

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Works with the general public and provides customer service to visitors, volunteers and employees.
• May act in a dispatch capacity, monitoring emergency management systems and answering the Security Phone Lines.
• Patrols premises and conducts ground inspections on foot and using Garden vehicles.
• Acts as First Responder to medical emergencies, administers First Aid/CPR/AED as needed.
• Detects and reports to supervisor any suspicious activities/actions which may be a threat to employees, visitors, volunteers, Garden property, etc.
• Secures all exits, doors, and windows.
• Monitors surveillance cameras and HVAC systems.
• Respond to alarms in a timely manner.
• Submits daily activity reports, using computer programs.
• Identifies safety concerns.

What You’ll Need For Success

Must have the ability to pass a background screening and motor vehicle report (MVR) to meet minimum insurance underwriting criteria.

• Must have the ability to pass a background screening and motor vehicle report (MVR) to meet minimum insurance underwriting criteria.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a security guard; public venue experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of skills, education and experience may be considered
• Good understanding of legal guidelines for area security and public safety.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively write reports, construct emails and business correspondence using correct grammar/sentence structure, spelling, etc.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security officer's licenses (St. Louis City or County) within (2) months of hire date.
• Ability to obtain the following certifications within (2) months of hire date and renew annually is required: American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and the Garden’s Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).
• Exceptional time management skills, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively/clearly at all levels; must enjoy and feel comfortable interacting and working in close proximity to general public.
• Ability and willingness to work in varying temperatures and all-weather conditions outdoors and indoors.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. The requirements and duties listed are representative and not exhaustive of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

Missouri Botanical Garden, 2345 Tower Grove Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America