Explore St. Louis is seeking an experienced and professional Public Safety Officer to perform security functions and operational safety procedures for the America’s Center building complex. The primary goal of this position is to create and maintain a safe and well-protected environment for employees, clients, and building property. The Public Safety Officer maintains frequent contact with employees, guests, contractors, and the general public. This is a full-time position with benefits and paid time off.

Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Patrol and guard the facility against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Maintain security of assigned areas and enforce traffic laws parking regulations.
• Perform traffic control duties.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the building complex layout. Stay updated on all methods and procedures related to security and safety activities to include patrol, crime prevention, and traffic control.
• Monitor the building complex and check to ensure there are no unlocked doors or potentially unsafe areas.
• Frequently patrol and guard building property during events.
• Proactively respond to alarms and calls for assistance, investigate accidents and report criminal activity.
• Maintain the mental ability to react quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Assist with building evacuations when necessary.
• Document and prepare official reports of accidents and investigations as required.
• Engage with guests and employees and maintain a positive, service-oriented attitude.

As a Public Safety Officer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the security and safety of our facility. Your attention to detail, strong communication skills, and ability to make quick decisions will be essential in this role. If you have security experience, we encourage you to apply. Explore St. Louis offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Join our team today!

A High School diploma or GED, or one to three years’ experience and training or equivalent combination is required; along with computer aptitude in MS Outlook, Word and Excel. Proficiency in multi-tasking and relaying information to Public Safety, guests, and building staff is essential. A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information to employees and clients and prepare reports correspondence is vital. Must possess or be able to obtain an Unarmed Security Officer license and successfully pass a drug screen background check. Must be dependable and flexible to work all shifts as required to include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Apply on our URL or email a resume and cover letter to jobs@explorestlouis.com. Please include your cover letter and resume when applying online. NO PHONE CALLS! EOE.

Explore St. Louis is the sales and marketing organization responsible for selling and promoting St. Louis as a convention, meeting site, and leisure travel destination. Explore St. Louis manages and operates the America’s Center Complex which includes the Cervantes Convention Center, the Dome at America’s Center, the Ferrara Theatre, and the St. Louis Executive Conference Center.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement: Explore St. Louis values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, past or present military service, marital status, gender identification or expression, medical condition or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person