Armed Security Officer

BJC HealthCare•Des Peres, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center and remains attentive to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees, and hospital property. The role performs public safety and security duties inside and outside the hospital and responds to emergencies and crisis situations according to established Security Department protocols. This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week, with a stated schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and work every other weekend. Individuals must be at least 21 years old. The position is part of the Facilities Services Department at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, which provides security and other campus services. The department works to keep campus buildings, parking areas, patient-care spaces, and common areas well maintained, clean, attractive, and secure.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
High school diploma or GED.
Less than 2 years of experience.
No supervisor experience required.
Applicable government regulations.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
ASP Baton Certification.
CPR/AED certification.
IAHSS certification.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification.
PPCT certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency situations according to approved, established Security Department protocol.
Properly maintain equipment issued and used while performing duties.
Provide continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.
Help mitigate crisis situations, including code responses, disturbances, fires, and disaster drills and situations.
Complete required documentation for patrol vehicles and document incident reports.

Benefits

Generous benefits package with paid time off and tuition assistance beginning on day one.
Several retirement options, including a 401(k) plan and either a pension plan or a 403(b).
Shift differential pay for evenings, midnights, and weekends.
Paid professional academy-style training.
Opportunities for advancement.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire.
Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
401(k) plan with BJC match.
BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
Adoption assistance.