Armed Security Officer

BJC HealthCare•Saint Peters, MO

17h•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, responds to emergencies and crisis situations, maintains issued equipment, and completes required documentation. The position works 12-hour night shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., including every other Saturday and Sunday. The officer must be able to attend a four-week academy at the primary location, St. Louis Children's Hospital, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is a 102-bed community hospital serving families in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient care across a range of services and maintains a manicured campus for patients and visitors.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Less than two years of experience listed as the minimum requirement.
No supervisor experience required.
Applicable government-regulation credentials or compliance, as specified in the posting.
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.
Military experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergency situations according to established Security Department protocols.
Maintain equipment issued and used while performing job duties.
Conduct 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 proper documentation for patrol vehicles and document incident reports.
Perform public safety and security duties inside and outside the hospital.

Benefits

Generous benefits package with paid time off and tuition assistance beginning on day one.
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.
401(k) plan with BJC match.
Tuition assistance available on the first day.
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.