Security Officer ; HCPH

Security Officer I

Location: Hawthorn Children’s Psychiatric Hospital, 1901 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63133 |
Salary: Semi-Monthly: $1,413.10 (Annual $33,914.40) |
Shift Differential: $2.00/h Evening/Night |
Schedule:  rotating days off – Facility Wide.

• Conduct regular rounds throughout the facility and/or grounds observing the demeanor of public, employees, residents or clients
• Takes necessary action to ensure that proper conduct is followed
• Investigates acts of vandalism or theft and works closely with law enforcement officials on investigations as needed
• Prepares reports of infractions of laws, regulations and/or rules that occur on the grounds or within the building
• Reports questionable conduct of employees, residents, clients or the public to an immediate supervisor or other administrator
• Response to routine questions and provides directions to the public
• Directs and controls traffic at parking lots of public buildings/facilities. May include installing traffic signs around emergency areas
• Assists in implementing training programs involving security procedures
• Assists in organizing and conducting searches when residents/clients walk away or escape. Also assisting with distressed residents/clients
• Takes necessary action in removing unruly individuals or detaining them until proper authorities arrive
• Dispatches facility vehicles; receives reports of difficulties with vehicles and arranges for repairs and also checks oil/gas to ensure readiness for the next use
• Transports staff, residents/clients and/or suspects as needed
• Assists other facility personnel in maintaining security and ensuring that necessary precautionary measures are taken for the protection of individuals and property
• Conducts fire prevention inspections and responds to all fire alarms
• Performs work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receives supervision from a higher level Security Officer or other designated administrative supervisor
• Performs other related work as assigned

• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• One or more years of experience as a Security Guard with the State of Missouri, or experience in military, civilian security, law enforcement or experience within an intermediate/maximum security mental health facility performing security functions
• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

An Equal Opportunity Employer; services provided on a nondiscriminatory basis.