Armed Security Officer
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Security
Security Officer, Site Security, Unarmed Security
Additional Information About the Role
Looking for a career in Public Safety? This is a great opportunity!
Position Details- Evening & Night Shifts
- Every other weekend Saturday & Sunday
- Performing public safety and security duties
- Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
- Retirement plan includes a 401K with a BJC 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 Encouraged
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 security division of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Public Safety concentrates on the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff within the hospital and on campus. The department provides field officers, Bike and mobile patrol, investigators, and a communication unit for monitoring alarm systems and dispatching officers to service and emergency calls. All officers are required to complete annual training that focuses on health care security.
Preferred Qualifications Role PurposeThe Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center, while being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees and hospital property.
Responsibilities- Individuals must be 21 years or older to work in this position.
- Responds to emergency situations according to approved, established Security Department protocol.
- Ensures equipment issued and used during the execution of duties is properly maintained.
- Provides continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.
- Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, responding to disturbances, fires and disaster drills and situations.
- Ensures proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles. Responsible for documenting incident reports.
- High School Diploma or GED
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