Armed Security Officer

Additional Information About The Role Are you looking for a career in Public Safety? Apply today!Work 12-hour shifts - Nights - 6:00 pm-6:30 amEvery other weekend required - Saturday and SundayPerforming public safety and security duties inside and outside the hospitalMust be able attend 4 week Academy at St. Louis Children's Hospital - 6:30 am - 3:00 pm - in St. Louis, MOWhy Join Us? Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1Retirement plan includes 401K with a matchWork with a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring teamShift Differential pay for nights and weekendsPaid professional academy style trainingOpportunities for advancementMilitary experience welcomed Overview As part of BJC HealthCare, Parkland Health Center offers a unique combination of world-class medicine along with the deep local roots and rich history of its three predecessors – Bonne Terre Hospital (opened in 1911), Mineral Area Regional Medical Center (1952), and Farmington Community Hospital (1969). Parkland Health Center has two locations in St. Francois County, Missouri – a full-service acute care hospital in Farmington as well as a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre. Parkland Health Center provides quality primary and secondary level inpatient and outpatient services to the people of St. Francois County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri. In addition, Parkland’s Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient and medical-surgical and intensive care, obstetrics and emergency services, along with a wide variety of outpatient services including oncology services, an infusion center, a wound care clinic, and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center. Bonne Terre is a Rural Emergency Hospital providing emergency services and outpatient services including medical observation, lab, radiology, and sleep study. The Security department provides support for maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, guests, and staff on a 24 hour basis. Preferred Qualifications Role Purpose The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center, while being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees and hospital property. 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, responding to disturbances, fires and disaster drills and situations.Ensures proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles. Responsible for documenting incident reports. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Applicable govt regulationsValid Driver's License Preferred Requirements Education Associate's Degree Criminal Justice/related Licenses & Certifications ASP Baton CertificationCPR/AEDIAHSSNonviolent Crisis InterventionPPCTPD - PSUL Benefits And Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistance To Learn More, Go To Our Benefits Summary. Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer