Security Officer

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South Campus, 5300 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO. 63139

About the role

St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a Security Officer to ensure that our facility, including clients and staff, remain safe and undisturbed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular rounds throughout the facility and/or grounds observing the demeanor of public, employees, residents or clients
• Take necessary action to ensure that proper conduct is followed
• Investigate acts of vandalism or theft and work closely with law enforcement officials on investigations as needed
• Prepare reports of infractions of laws, regulations and/or rules that occur on the grounds or within the building
• Report questionable conduct of employees, residents, clients or the public to an immediate supervisor or other administrator
• Respond to routine questions and provide directions to the public
• Direct and control traffic at parking lots of public buildings/facilities, including installing traffic signs around emergency areas
• Assist in implementing training programs involving security procedures
• Assist in organizing and conducting searches when residents/clients walk away or escape, and assist with distressed residents/clients
• Take necessary action in removing unruly individuals or detaining them until proper authorities arrive
• Dispatch facility vehicles; receive reports of difficulties with vehicles and arrange for repairs, and check oil/gas to ensure readiness for the next use
• Transport staff, residents/clients and/or suspects as needed
• Assist other facility personnel in maintaining security and ensuring that necessary precautionary measures are taken for the protection of individuals and property
• Conduct fire prevention inspections and respond to all fire alarms
• Perform work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receive supervision from a higher level Security Officer or other designated administrative supervisor
• Perform other related work as assigned

Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• One or more years of experience as a Security Guard with the State of Missouri, or experience in military, civilian security, law enforcement or experience within an intermediate/maximum security mental health facility performing security functions
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid basic life insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 13 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month