Security Officer

Come join our team at the Saint Louis Science Center as a full-time Security Officer!

If you are a dedicated team player who thrives in a fast paced environment and takes pride in your work, we want to hear from YOU!

We offer:

• Competitive pay!
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and 401K options!
• Lucrative paid time off including vacation, personal, and holiday time!

Apply today and take the next steps in your career!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This is not an all-inclusive list, and the duties can change or be modified, as needed per Science Center Leadership)

• Patrol all assigned areas inside and outside the Science Center campus, on foot or vehicle.
• To observe, address safety/security issues, investigate and report activities to maintain order and protect guests, staff, and property, physically detain individuals, as necessary.
• Maintain a visible presence while serving an assigned post or patrol.
• Knowledge of the Saint Louis Science Centers' physical layout.
• Knowledge of the Security Manual, and all security policies and procedures.
• Actively assist and direct guests and staff in way finding, inside or outside the building or within the parking lot.
• Screen visitors and staff as they enter and leave the building.
• Without distraction from security duties, greet guests with a welcoming smile and converse with them at every opportunity. Their knowledge of your interest in them will make them feel welcome and more secure, enhancing their experience.
• Respond to emergency situations such as fire, building evacuation, illness, injuries, crimes, natural or man-made disasters, threats, dangerous or confrontational individuals.
• Operate all emergency service equipment, including firefighting and first aid equipment.
• Perform emergency first aid, CPR, and use of an AED in the absence of an EMT.
• Able to use a computer.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Perform control room operations:
• Fire and security alarm monitoring
• Operating digital CCTV
• Operating the badge system
• Answering the security radio and dispatching officers to reported areas.
• Answering the control room telephone
• Noting dispatch entries within the dispatching software
• Prepare timely and detailed incident reports within the reporting software.
• Provide escorts for staff and guests when requested.
• Present a neat, clean professional appearance.
• Operate and maintain all security personal equipment.
• Safely operate and maintain the security vehicle and complete a vehicle log daily.
• Any other duties assigned or requested by the Director, Manager and Security Supervisors, or Science Center leadership staff.

AVAILABLE TO WORK:

Day shift

Evening shift

After hour and overnight events

Emergency calls/events

Call off/sick/shortage of officers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally, and in writing.

EXPERIENCE:

At least two years’ experience in security or related employment desired. (Security, law enforcement, or military experience).

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; college preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Certificates in CPR, AED and First Aid preferred.

Current Private security officer license from Saint Louis County or St. Louis City preferred.

Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate physical activity is required. The officer will be required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs or ride throughout each shift.

Lift or move equipment.

Place a person, at least 100 pounds, in a wheelchair.

Physically detain an uncooperative individual safely.

Lift a child (50-75 pounds) and carry to a rescue.

Lift and operate safely a 20-pound portable fire extinguisher.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Security posts are inside and outside of several buildings. Officers must work year-round in all types of weather in shifts that can be up to 12 hours. Most work weeks are 40 hours but can vary. Security posts require coverage seven days a week, including holidays, weekends, and occasionally overnight.