Security Officer

Come join our team at the Saint Louis Science Center as a part-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!

Must be available to work:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend shift
• After hour and overnight events
• Emergency calls/events
• Call off/sick/shortage of officers

Apply today!

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. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; college preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

At least two years’ experience in security or related employment. (security, law Enforcement or military experience 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. Security posts require coverage seven days a week, including holidays, weekends, and occasionally overnight.