Armed Security Officer
The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Children's Hospital / Washington University Medical Campus, within St. Louis City, being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees, and hospital property. Interacts with the residents and visitors to St. Louis City as well as communicates with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The following certifications must be obtained and maintained within 12 months of hire: ASP Baton or Taser, CPR/AED, CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Pressure Point Control Techniques, Armed Security Officer's License
Responsibilities:
- Responds to an array of emergency and non-emergency situations within the Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Childrens Hospital and Washington University Medical Campus, in St. Louis City, according to approved, established Department protocol.
- Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, information violators of policy and procedures.
- Mitigates crisis situations, such as responding to disturbances, fires, crimes against persons and property. Maintains the organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements and interacting with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as necessary.
- Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Secures the premises and personnel; monitor surveillance equipment; inspect buildings; equipment and access points; permitting entry into Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Childrens Hospital / Washington University Medical Complex by continuous patrols.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Experience: No Experience
- Supervisor Experience: No Experience
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License
Preferred Requirements:
- Education: Associate's Degree
- Experience: <2 years
- Licenses & Certifications: ASP Baton Certification, CPR/AED Instructor Cert, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, PPCT, Armed Security Officers Licnse
BJC Total Rewards
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
*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
Armed Security Officer
The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Children's Hospital / Washington University Medical Campus, within St. Louis City, being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees, and hospital property. Interacts with the residents and visitors to St. Louis City as well as communicates with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. The following certifications must be obtained and maintained within 12 months of hire: ASP Baton or Taser, CPR/AED, CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Pressure Point Control Techniques, Armed Security Officer's License
Responsibilities:
- Responds to an array of emergency and non-emergency situations within the Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Childrens Hospital and Washington University Medical Campus, in St. Louis City, according to approved, established Department protocol.
- Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, information violators of policy and procedures.
- Mitigates crisis situations, such as responding to disturbances, fires, crimes against persons and property. Maintains the organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements and interacting with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department as necessary.
- Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Secures the premises and personnel; monitor surveillance equipment; inspect buildings; equipment and access points; permitting entry into Barnes Jewish Hospital / St. Louis Childrens Hospital / Washington University Medical Complex by continuous patrols.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Experience: No Experience
- Supervisor Experience: No Experience
- Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License
Preferred Requirements:
- Education: Associate's Degree
- Experience: <2 years
- Licenses & Certifications: ASP Baton Certification, CPR/AED Instructor Cert, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, PPCT, Armed Security Officers Licnse
BJC Total Rewards
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
*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
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