Security Officer I

SSM Health at Home, WI; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in St. Louis is seeking a Security Officer to ensure a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. This role involves conducting rounds, responding to incidents, and providing professional customer service. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared to meet state-specific licensing requirements. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Must complete a psychological assessment after conditional employment offer.
• Various licenses depending on state, including driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts interior and exterior rounds for safety and security issues.
• Responds to overhead pages and assistance requests.
• Monitors incidents using video systems.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Education

High School diploma/GED

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Department: Security
• Schedule: 2nd Shift, 2:30p - 10:30p or 3p - 11p, Work Every Other Weekend
• Starting Pay: $18+
• Sign On Bonus: $3,000.00, Speak with a Recruiter for Details
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis

Job Summary

Provides a reasonably safe and secure environment by providing security services for staff, patients, visitors, and premises, and being first responders to urgent facility matters.

Primary Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Protects property and staff by conducting interior and exterior rounds, observing for safety and security issues, theft, and monitoring parking lots.
• Promotes visitor and employee safety by providing door checks, detecting lighting deficiencies, confirming elevator operation, assisting with disruptive individuals, patient restraints, and providing escorts as requested.
• Responds to overhead pages or assistance requests, including escorting emergency personnel and providing post-mortem services.
• Provides professional customer service, handles complex situations, and communicates with clinical staff to identify hazards.
• Reports security concerns, completes incident reports and logs.
• Assists with maintenance and safety checks, including alarm testing, safety equipment checks, and access control.
• Enforces organizational policies and procedures.
• Monitors, reviews, and investigates incidents using video systems.
• May operate a motor vehicle for patrols.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

Experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must complete a psychological assessment after conditional employment offer to confirm suitability for security duties.

Physical Requirements

• Constant hearing and vision for safety and alarm detection.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, and twisting.
• Occasional bending, climbing, and lifting over 50 lbs.
• Occasional use of keyboard, smell, and driving.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Various licenses depending on state, including driver’s license, PERC, armed security license, or law enforcement certification.

STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Illinois: Driving record, driver license, and PERC or law enforcement certification.
• Missouri: Driving record, driver license, and possibly armed security license.
• Oklahoma & Wisconsin: Driving record and driver license.

Work Shift

Variable Shift (U.S.)

Job Type

Employee

Department

9251000100 SEC - St. Mary's St. Louis

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

Comprehensive package including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and tuition coverage.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.

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