Security Officer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the protection, safeguarding, and security of assets, personnel, clients, and all visitors.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Three (3) years' experience as a Security Guard. Preferably two (2) years' experience in health care or related field. Experience with video surveillance preferred.
• License(s)/Certification(s) Required: Current Security Officer License from the City of St. Louis or St. Louis County. Must be certified by a physician as medically capable of performing the duties described. Mace and Handcuff Training certification.
• Residency and Transportation Requirement: Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with insurance coverage as required by the State of Missouri.

Skills and Abilities

• Good working knowledge of security, safety, and enforcement practices in a business environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and the public.
• Takes initiative to identify and solve problems.
• Ability to perform duties with a professional manner and appearance.
• Ability to write and investigate required reports.
• Ability to make independent decision and use good judgment utilizing proper policy and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Protects and addresses co-workers, clients, and visitors with dignity, confidentiality, and respect.
• Monitors staff to assure identification badges are worn.
• Responds with sensitivity and tact to the needs of staff, clients, and visitors.
• Completely secures location by checking doors, lights, and ground area on a daily basis.
• Thoroughly completes report of rounds and other duties.
• Provides assistance as needed to clients, employees, and visitors.
• Assists police with investigations, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions

• Participates on safety/facilities committees and task forces.
• Supervises: None