Security Officer

Job Summary

Provides a reasonably safe and secure environment by providing security services for the staff, patients, visitors, and premises, as well as being a first responder to urgent facility matters.

• Protects property and staff by conducting interior and exterior rounds, observing for safety and security issues, theft, and monitoring of parking lots.
• Promotes visitor and employee safety while on the organization’s property by providing door checks, detecting lighting deficiencies, confirming proper operation of elevators, assisting with disruptive individuals, patient restraints, and providing escorts to both staff and clients when requested.
• Responds to overhead pages or requests for assistance, including escorting emergency personnel through the building, and provides post‑mortem services.
• Provides professional customer service when dealing with complex and dynamic situations, utilizing a proactive approach to identifying safety and security hazards by communicating with clinical staff.
• Observes and reports any security concerns or assessments.
• Completes incident reports and shift logs and forwards them to appropriate individuals.
• Provides maintenance assistance through property conservation and campus safety approaches such as alarm testing, checking life‑safety equipment, AEDs, oxygen tanks, fire extinguishers, access control, badging, door integrity checks, etc.
• Enforces policies and procedures of the organization.
• Assists with monitoring, reviewing, and investigating incidents utilizing the video management system.
• MAY operate a motor vehicle to patrol.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.

None specified; additional experience may be considered beneficial.

• Following a conditional offer of employment, applicant must successfully complete a psychological assessment to confirm suitability for the rigors of providing security services as set forth in this job description.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and willing to become an armed officer while employed with SSM Health.
• Requires a valid driver’s license in Missouri and a motor‑vehicle record check.
• All standard hiring practices apply, including background check and drug screening.
• Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation via a third‑party company.

• Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication and hear alarms.
• Constant use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0–25 lbs.
• Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25–50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, twisting, and walking.
• Frequent use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling, running, and lifting/moving patients.

• State of Missouri work license and motor‑vehicle record report.
• Security Officer License – St. Charles County or St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, as applicable.

• Paid parental leave: one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Voluntary benefit: daily pay option through Daily Pay allows eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront tuition coverage through Flex Path for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.