Security Officer (Night Shift)

KVC Health Systems•St. Louis, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer provides safety and security services to protect patients, visitors, staff, and property at St. Louis Children's Hospital and Camber Mental Health. The role monitors facility access, escorts individuals, secures personal belongings, patrols grounds for safety concerns, addresses unauthorized individuals, and helps de-escalate situations in lobby, visitation, and intake areas. The position is based at the KVC Missouri Children’s Mental Wellness Campus in Webster Groves, Missouri, a youth mental health and wellness campus that includes a 77-bed acute care hospital and outpatient programs. The campus is slated to open in late 2026. This safety-sensitive role requires alertness and attention during scheduled work hours and the ability to respond appropriately to changing conditions. Work may involve patients who exhibit unsafe behaviors or need help with activities of daily living. Successful completion of required training, including crisis prevention/intervention and safety hold training as applicable, and demonstration of competency are conditions of employment. Reasonable accommodations are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance, with a good driving record.
Two years of verifiable employment history related to the position, such as law enforcement, security guard, corrections, or specific military service.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook email.
Ability to maintain appropriate alertness and attention to perform duties safely and respond to changing conditions.
Successful completion of required training, including crisis prevention/intervention and safety hold training as applicable, and demonstration of competency.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate professionalism and respect toward colleagues, patients, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
Patrol buildings and grounds to identify and address safety, fire, and security risks.
Respond to emergencies, coordinate with emergency personnel, and assist with evacuations and crowd control.
Investigate suspicious activity, safety hazards, and security incidents on hospital property.
Assist with fire, tornado, and safety drills, including documentation and staff training.
Inspect and maintain emergency and safety equipment, reporting any malfunctions.
Perform additional safety and security duties as assigned to support facility operations.
Monitor facility access, escort individuals, secure personal belongings, patrol grounds, address unauthorized individuals, and help de-escalate situations in lobby, visitation, and intake areas.