Senior Security Officer

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Regular Full-Time St. Louis, MO, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.15 To $28.09 Annually

Title: Senior Security Officer

Department/

Location:

St. Louis

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-month

The Senior Security Officer serves the Principia community, guests, and the visiting public by upholding Principia’s standard of safety and security. The role provides a visible security presence, monitors traffic, events and campus activity to ensure a safe and harmonious environment, and responds to incidents and emergencies. The Senior Security Officer also maintains professional training standards and partners with internal departments and external agencies to ensure a safe and supportive campus environment.

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

• Works assigned security shifts as scheduled by Campus Security leadership; schedule and hours may vary based on operational needs
• Patrols campus by vehicle and on foot; monitors traffic, buildings, and campus activity to ensure a safe and harmonious environment
• Provides gatehouse coverage to support controlled campus access
• Partners with the Home Department to support student residential life and safety, helping to identify any needs or issues related to student life on campus
• Performs building lockups and security checks as required
• Maintains accurate daily activity logs using Omnigo software
• Investigates and prepares reports for vehicle accidents
• Investigates and documents after-hour accidents and injuries, working with Workplace Safety Director, to manage these incidents
• Conducts or partners with local law enforcement on criminal investigations and prepares written/typed reports
• Responds to burglar alarms at Holt House when on duty
• Responds to fire alarms and assists with emergency response and building evacuations
• Works with local law enforcement and emergency response agencies during campus emergencies
• Reports to duty during campus emergencies, including catastrophic events as feasible

• Follows police/security protocols in the event of personnel disturbances
• Attends campus fire alarm and sprinkler system training
• Maintains annual First Aid/CPR/AED training and Stop the Bleed certification
• Understands and knows how to operate emergency communication systems, including Raptor Emergency Notification and Management System, Building Public Address System, and School Messenger
• Completes FEMA emergency management training, including but not limited to ICS 100, 200, and 700
• Maintains on-person, a listing of emergency contact numbers of Campus Security
• Learns and remains knowledgeable of the Security Department Handbook and departmental rules and general rules relevant to Principia standards; understands and supports the purpose of the Principia, and its rules and regulations
• Demonstrates proficiency with security-related systems, including:
  Access It (access control and keycards), Avigilon video surveillance systems, Raptor visitor management system, and Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Outlook)

Principia values the unique strengths each employee brings to their role. The following competencies are especially important for success at Principia:

• Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of…