Armed Security Officer

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

3d

About The Position

The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of Christian Hospital’s medical center, maintaining awareness of the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees, and hospital property. The position performs public safety and security duties inside and outside the hospital, including at the hospital, medical office building, Village North Home, parking lots, and roadways. Security officers provide a visible presence to deter problems and are trained to assist with violent people and situations.

The role works a 12-hour day shift from 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on a schedule of two days on and two days off, with every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off. The employee must be able to attend the September academy at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Illinois residents must have a current FOID card to be eligible. Employees must be at least 21 years old.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than two years of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Applicable government regulations.
• Illinois residents must have a current FOID card to be eligible.
• Must be able to attend the September academy at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• ASP Baton Certification.
• CPR/AED.
• IAHSS.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.
• PPCT.
• Military experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations according to approved, established Security Department protocol.
• Properly maintain equipment issued and used in the execution of duties.
• Provide continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.
• Mitigate crisis situations, including code responses, disturbances, fires, and disaster drills and situations.
• Complete proper documentation on patrol vehicles and document incident reports.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package with PTO and tuition assistance beginning on day one.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) match.
• 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 the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED