Armed Security Officer - STLCTY

Schedule

Night shift: 10:30 pm – 7:00 am, every other weekend.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Children’s Hospital / Washington University Medical Campus, within St. Louis City, being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees, and hospital property. Interacts with the residents and visitors to St. Louis City as well as communicates with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The following certifications must be obtained and maintained within 12 months of hire: ASP Baton or Taser, CPR/AED, CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Pressure Point Control Techniques, Armed Security Officer’s License.

• Individuals must be 21 years or older to work in this position.
• Respond to an array of emergency and non-emergency situations within the Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and Washington University Medical Campus according to approved departmental protocol.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, information, violations of policy and procedures.
• Mitigate crisis situations, such as responding to disturbances, fires, crimes against persons and property. Maintain the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements and interacting with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as necessary.
• Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Secure the premises and personnel; monitor surveillance equipment; inspect buildings, equipment and access points; permit entry into the hospital and related properties by continuous patrols.
• Be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner; this is an essential function of the job.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• No experience required.

• No experience required.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Associate’s degree.

• Less than 2 years.

• ASP Baton certification.
• CPR/AED instructor certification.
• Nonviolent crisis intervention.
• PPCT.
• Armed Security Officer’s license.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of 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 first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer.