Security Officer

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to join their team. This role is responsible for providing a safe and secure environment by offering security services for staff, patients, visitors, and the premises, and by being the first responder to urgent facility matters. The position requires the officer to be at least 21 years of age, willing to become an armed officer, and successfully complete a psychological evaluation, a driver's license check, a background check, and a drug screening.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be willing to become an armed officer while employed with SSM Health
• Position requires successful completion of a psychological evaluation via third party company
• Requires a valid driver's license in MO and motor vehicle record check
• All SSM Health standard hiring practices also apply (background check and drug screening)
• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
• Following extension of a conditional offer of employment, applicant must successfully complete a psychological assessment to confirm suitability for the rigors of providing security services as set forth in this job description.
• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication and hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Constant use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, twisting and walking.
• Frequent use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling, running and lifting/moving patients.
• State of Work Location: Missouri & County of Work Location: All Except St. Charles County Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver License - Issued in the United States
• State of Work Location: Missouri & County of Work Location: St. Charles County Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) And Driver License - Issued in the United States And Security Officer License - St. Charles County Or Security Officer License - St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Responsibilities

• Protects property and staff by conducting interior and exterior rounds, observing for safety and security issues, theft, and monitoring of parking lots.
• Promotes visitor and employee safety by providing door checks, detecting lighting deficiencies, confirming proper operation of elevators, assisting with disruptive individuals, patient restraints and provides escorts to both staff and clients when requested.
• Responds to overhead pages or requests for assistance, including escorting emergency personnel through the building, as well as provide post-mortem services.
• Provides professional customer service when dealing with complex and dynamic situations when approached by staff or clients and utilizes a proactive approach to identifying safety and security hazards by communicating with clinical staff.
• Observes and reports any security concerns/assessments. Completes incident reports and shift logs and forwards to appropriate individuals.
• Provides maintenance assistance through property conservation and campus safety approaches such as: alarm testing, check life safety equipment, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), oxygen tanks, fire extinguishers, access control, badging, etc., door integrity checks etc.
• Enforces policies and procedures of the organization.
• Assist with monitoring, reviewing and investigating incidents utilizing the video management system.
• May operate motor vehicle to patrol.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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