Security Officer | St. Louis, MO

Concordance

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

401(K) matching program

Generous PTO

Wellness stipend

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Job summary

Concordance is seeking a full-time Security Officer to ensure the safety of participants and team members in St. Louis, MO. The role includes monitoring premises, conducting safety rounds, and enforcing security policies. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in security or law enforcement, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to Concordance’s mission. The position offers benefits such as competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

2+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain an armed security guard license.
Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Conduct interior and exterior rounds for safety and security.
Complete random drug screens of participants.
Monitor entry, including bag searches and security systems.
Monitor video surveillance equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Higher education degree preferred

CPR/adult first aid certification

Job description

Security Officer || St. Louis, MO

Department: Security

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Description

Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services—therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Our Care Team formally supports each participant for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care.

Position Overview: The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Concordance’s participants, team members, and facilities. In this role, you will interact with our participants, team members, and visitors and work with a team of Security Officers.

Key Responsibilities - your role will involve:

Protecting the Concordance’s property and team members by conducting interior and exterior rounds, observing for safety and security issues or theft, and monitoring of parking lots
Completing random drug screens of participants
Monitoring entry to the Concordance Center, including bag searches and security systems
Monitoring video surveillance equipment
Responding to overhead pages and requests for assistance
Writing reports on irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
Enforcing security policies and procedures
Collaborating with Concordance team members to ensure the safety and security of Concordance’s participants, team members, and facilities
Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classrooms around, including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs.

The right candidate will come with the following attributes, education, experience and meet the physical requirements.

Passion for Concordance’s mission
Energy for a multidisciplinary, team environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and facilities
Strong attention to detail

Required Education and Licensing

Ability to obtain and maintain an armed security guard license where applicable
Driver’s License
Higher education degree preferred
CPR/adult first aid certification preferred

Skills and Competencies

2+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations preferred

Physical Requirements Full-Time Security Officer

Able to walk and patrol continuously for extended periods of time, indoors and outdoors
Able to stand continuously for extended periods of time
Able to sit for extended periods of time
Able to run and cover distances quickly and efficiently
Able to physically intervene during conflicts and restrain individuals
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Able to bend, kneel, squat and reach
Able to react and respond quickly and change directions in emergencies and crisis situations
Able to maintain alertness during shift
Demonstrates physical strength and stamina to capture and detain individuals
Able to see clearly and pay attention to detail to monitor surveillance equipment
Able to hear clearly
Proficiency in using a computer to enter data, write and document notes
Able to stay calm and think clearly when under pressure and in stressful situations

Additional Information

Why join Concordance?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you’ll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide.

Team benefits