Security Officer

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 5, 2025 at 6:00 AM

• Conduct scheduled patrols throughout the Museum buildings and exterior, including non-museum property surrounding the premises, on foot, by golf cart, or bicycle for officers with bike patrol certification. (Ex. parking lots, surrounding grounds.)
• Guard and protect persons and property from conditions that could lead to loss of life or property.
• Inspect buildings for open doors or windows, damage, safety hazards, and faulty mechanical problems.
• Report all pertinent data of actions taken or observations gathered during premises tours, in writing and/or verbally as directed.
• Ensure compliance with the Museum’s policies by conveying rules and safety regulations to the public and staff as needed.
• Effectively use radio communication to clearly and concisely communicate with other officers and relevant staff.
• Monitor the surveillance system from the control room and coordinate officer responses to alarms/incidents.
• Provide excellent customer service to the public and museum staff in giving directions and answering questions by leading with a pleasant and approachable demeanor.
• Assist other officers as needed to minimize response time and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of service to the public and staff during times of need.

• First Aid:
  Administer first-aid to visitors and staff. Requires the ability to kneel and bend down to assist. Notify 911 if necessary.
• CPR:
  Notify 911 and administer CPR to visitors or staff when appropriate. Requires the ability to kneel and bend down to assist. Must maintain CPR certification.
• Fire Safety:
  Notify 911, ensure the safe evacuation of visitors and staff, notify Engineering staff, and safely monitor the situation until the danger has cleared. Use extinguishers if safe and appropriate to do so. May conduct annual monthly checks of extinguishers, assist, escort and direct fire safety personnel, and set up and escort Halon system checks.
• Maintain the office dispatch book with up-to-date materials and maps.
• Work the garage ticket booth when St. Louis parking is not available.
• Be flexible to assist the team in addressing the needs of the staff and/or public. This may include performing the duties of a Dispatcher or Gallery Attendant.
• The department is a 24/7 operation, including night shifts. Security officers may be required to work overtime and/or cover additional shifts.

• After obtaining the proper license, Security officers are considered the first responders of the Museum, and have the power to arrest and detain in incidents occurring on SLAM property. These powers are in effect only while on duty and on the premises that you are paid to protect.
• Security officers are required to carry aerosol pepper spray while on duty. All officers must be certified to do so by attending an approved pepper spray training course. All security officers carry handcuffs in order to detain as required.
• Officers will be periodically required to train for the following:
  Traffic-control, active shooter, general safety.
• Officers may be posted outside after dark, with or without other officers present. Outside posts are required of all officers, including during inclement weather.

This is a physically active position that may require the following:

• Must be able to stand for up to four hours at a time. Time will vary based on tour of duty as assigned for such shift.
• Ability to kneel and bend down to assist injured parties.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must patrol the building campus. (A tour averages 3 miles.)
• Adequate strength and agility to detain and/or restrain in the event of emergent situations involving violent, agitated, or aggressively threatening persons.
• Ability to quickly and safely respond in the event of an emergency (i.e. run or jog).

Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which includes being available to work evenings/overnights, weekends and some holidays. Must obtain and keep current a valid Security Officer License in the City of Saint…