Armed Security Officer - STLCTY

Why Join Us?

• Generous benefits package with PTO and tuition assistance beginning on day 1
• Retirement plan includes a 401(k) with a match
• Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring team
• Shift differential pay for evenings, midnights and weekends
• Paid professional academy–style training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Military experience welcomed

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. The officer interacts with residents and visitors to St. Louis City and 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.
• Responds to an array of emergency and non‑emergency situations within the Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University Medical Campus, in St. Louis City, according to approved, established Department protocol.
• Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities, information, and violations of policy and procedures.
• Mitigates crisis situations, such as responding to disturbances, fires, crimes against persons and property. Maintains the organization’s stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements and interacting with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as necessary.
• Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
• Secures the premises and personnel; monitors surveillance equipment; inspects buildings, equipment, and access points; permits entry into Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Children’s Hospital / Washington University Medical Complex by continuous patrols.
• BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  No Experience
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid Driver’s License

• Education: Associate’s Degree
• Experience: