Security Officer - PT
Job Description
Saint Louis Science Center
Job Title: Security Officer
Department: Security
Reports To: Security Supervisor
FLSA/Status: Part-time, non-exempt
SUMMARY:
The Security Officer’s role is to serve and protect the guests, employees, property, and assets of the Saint Louis Science Center. Able to remain calm, take appropriate action, and maintain a professional and impartial stance in all safety, security, and /or disaster situations encountered.
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 that can last the entire scheduled shift. Security posts require coverage seven days a week, including holidays, weekends, and occasionally overnight.