MO - Licensed Security Officer; 3rd Shift

INTRODUCTION

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting, job placement, career development, and security services. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence, and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra — it is our standard.

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers of temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement, and security services.

A & Associates is seeking dependable and professional Licensed Security Officers for a temporary third-shift assignment at a secure correctional facility in Clayton, Missouri
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Selected Security Officers will supplement existing facility personnel by performing designated security and safety functions, including facility rounds, key tours, security-point inspections, observation, documentation, and other approved noncritical support duties.

This role is ideal for experienced security professionals who are comfortable working in a highly regulated, secure environment and who demonstrate exceptional reliability, situational awareness, judgment, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct scheduled interior security patrols and key tours throughout designated facility areas.

• Inspect doors, locks, gates, access points, and other designated security locations.

• Confirm assigned areas remain properly secured and immediately report discrepancies.

• Conduct designated visual observations and proof-of-life/welfare checks in accordance with established facility procedures.

• Monitor assigned areas for suspicious activity, safety hazards, unauthorized access, disturbances, or other unusual conditions.

• Maintain accurate written or electronic logs of patrols, inspections, observations, and incidents.

• Immediately communicate security, safety, medical, or operational concerns through the appropriate chain of command.

• Follow all post orders, security procedures, emergency-response protocols, and facility regulations.

• Assist facility personnel with approved noncritical security functions as directed.

• Maintain a professional presence and interact appropriately with staff, visitors, contractors, and incarcerated individuals.

• Protect confidential and security-sensitive information.

• Respond appropriately to alarms, emergencies, disturbances, and other incidents within the officer’s authorized scope of responsibility.

• Perform other security-related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Current St. Louis County Security Officer license or ability to obtain the required license prior to assignment.

• Must meet applicable licensing requirements established by the St. Louis County Police Department.

• Prior security experience strongly preferred; experience in corrections, detention, law enforcement, government facilities, hospitals, secure facilities, or other high-security environments is highly desirable.

• Must successfully complete all required criminal-history, background, drug-screening, identification, and facility-clearance requirements.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Strong observational and situational-awareness skills.

• Ability to understand and consistently follow post orders, written procedures, and verbal instructions.

• Ability to communicate professionally and prepare clear, accurate reports.

• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm during emergencies or stressful situations.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

• Dependable transportation, punctuality, attendance,…