Security Officer (FTC-North)

About the Role

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

Location: 5351 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
Work Area: Campus Wide
Shift: Night Shift

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).
• 13 paid holidays per year.
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month.
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month.

About the Employer

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining this team, you can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by mental illness or developmental disability, helping them pursue their dreams and live their lives to the fullest.