Police Security Officer

About the role

Individuals in these positions are responsible for performing entry level work of moderate difficulty providing security, safety and protection for person and property. Work is performed under direct supervision of a high ranking officer. Work involves physical exertion including walking and standing, detaining individuals, preparing reports and extensive public contact.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned facility, on foot, to guard and protect persons and property against vandalism, arson, prowlers and other conditions that could lead to loss of life or property.
• Inspects buildings for open doors or windows, damage, safety hazards, and faulty mechanical problems.
• Responds to emergency radio calls including accidents, bomb threats, fires and hostage situations.
• Investigates suspected crimes on the premises including larcenies and stolen articles.
• Auxiliaries assists the general public, visitors and employees by answering questions, locating offices and escorting to specific locations.
• Reports all pertinent data of action taken during a shift by maintaining a written log and orally giving information to shift supervisor.
• Restraints and detains persons who damage property and molest or harass persons for arrest by police authority.
• Operates two way communication system to monitor and provide assistance for routine activities and as contact for the medical examiner and investigators.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• RESIDENCY: No residency requirement. Must be a citizen of the United States or must possess a valid work permit and must submit an application for United States citizenship when eligible.
• EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Documentary proof of high school education or presentation of a State Equivalency Certificate and transcript of scores.
• PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG GUIDELINES: Any illegal adult drug use or possession of a controlled substance, excluding marijuana, within one year prior to employment.
• VISION: No minimum uncorrected requirements; eyesight must be correctable to 20/20.
• ARREST RECORD: Must be free from conviction of a Felony. A Class "A" Misdemeanor conviction will be cause for immediate dismissal from the process, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
• DRIVER’S LICENSE: Must possess a valid State Operator's License having five (5) or less points assessed against his/her driving record at time of application, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
• MILITARY: Must not have a "Dishonorable" discharge or "Bad Conduct" discharge if having served in the military. All "Other Than Honorable" discharges will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods and practices used in a modern security program.
• Knowledge of first aid principles.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms.
• Skill in operating Department vehicles.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and to detect suspicious or unusual occurrences.
• Ability to use good judgment, discretion and tact and to act quickly in situations.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to wear and effectively utilize all Department issued items of uniforms and equipment as specified in the Department General Order, Uniforms and Appearance, regardless of assignment.
• Ability to work regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide security services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included).
• Work shifts are normally eight (8) or ten (10) hours in duration but may be extended in the event of emergency, disaster, manpower shortage, workload or work-in-progress.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to wear and effectively utilize all Department issued items of uniforms and equipment as specified in the Department General Order, Uniforms and Appearance, regardless of assignment.
• Ability to work regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide security services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included).

Benefits

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance. In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

Pay

Position will remain open until filled. An additional 7% Shift Differential pay for security officers who work Midnight shift.

Schedule

Security officer positions involve regular and irregular shift work and shift rotations necessary to provide security services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year (weekends and holidays included).