Security Sergeant - Full-Time

Saint Louis Zoo • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Security Sergeant oversees daily security operations, supervises security staff, and helps ensure the safety and security of employees, guests, property, and assets. This is a working-supervisor role that provides leadership, guidance, training, and support to security personnel while maintaining a professional and positive work environment. The Security Sergeant must be prepared to respond to emergencies, make sound decisions under pressure, and perform physical security duties as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Prior supervisory experience is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate leadership, interpersonal, communication, decision-making, firearm-handling, confidentiality, and intervention abilities. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check and a drug test; because this is a safety-sensitive position, a negative drug test is mandatory. The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana.

The position requires working different and rotating shifts, performing duties in extreme hot or cold weather, walking or standing for extended periods, and delivering or carrying packages weighing 25 pounds or more. The starting salary is $46,893 annually.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make quick, effective decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Proficiency in the safe handling and operation of firearms.
• Ability to qualify regularly with the organization's standard-issued firearm.
• Ability to protect oneself and others when situations require intervention.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug test; a negative drug test result is mandatory.
• Ability to work in differing weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Ability to deliver packages and pick up and carry 25 pounds or more.
• Ability to walk, stand, or be on one's feet for extended periods.
• Ability to work different and rotating shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a supervisor position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and direct assigned security personnel during daily operations.
• Promote a positive, professional, and safety-focused work environment.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and security protocols.
• Respond to incidents, emergencies, and security concerns in a timely and effective manner.
• Make sound and decisive judgments in stressful or rapidly changing situations.
• Communicate effectively with employees, guests, management, and emergency responders.
• Assist with deliveries and transportation of packages and materials as needed.
• Lead by example through professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to safety.

What This Job Offers

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