Armed Security Officer

Looking for a career in Public Safety? This position offers public safety and security duties in a hospital environment.

Position Details

Evening Shift – 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm, every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday).

Why Join Us?

• 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

About the Facility

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. The facility includes 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms, and four intensive care unit rooms, designed to provide a comforting, innovative, and efficient patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path connected to Millennium Park.

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, disturbances, fires, and disaster drills.
• Ensures proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles and incident reports.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: No prior experience required; supervisor experience not necessary
• Licenses & Certifications: Applicable government regulations, Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
• Licenses & Certifications: ASP Baton Certification, CPR/AED, IAHSS, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, PPCT, PD - PSU

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available from day one
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance