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Armed Security Officer

BJC HealthCare
Saint Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2027
Additional Information About the Role

Looking for a career in Public Safety? This is a great opportunity! Apply today!

 

Position Details:

  • Evening & Night Shifts 
  • Every other weekend Saturday & Sunday
  • Performing public safety and security duties 

Why Join Us? 

    • Generous Benefits Package with PTO and Tuition Assistance beginning on day 1
    • Retirement plan includes a 401K with a BJC Match
    • Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, and caring team
    • Shift Differential pay for evenings, midnights and weekends
    • Paid professional academy style training
    • Opportunities for advancement
    • Military Experience Encouraged

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The security division of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Department of Public Safety concentrates on the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff within the hospital and on campus. The department provides field officers, Bike and mobile patrol, investigators, and a communication unit for monitoring alarm systems and dispatching officers to service and emergency calls. All officers are required to complete annual training that focuses on health care security.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Armed Security Officer provides continuous patrols of the medical center, while being attentive and alert to the safety and welfare of visitors, patients, volunteers, staff, employees and hospital property.

 

Responsibilities

  • Individuals must be 21 years or older to work in this position.
  • Responds to emergency situations according to approved, established Security Department protocol.
  • Ensures equipment issued and used during the execution of duties is properly maintained.
  • Provides continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center.
  • Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, responding to disturbances, fires and disaster drills and situations.
  • Ensures proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles. Responsible for documenting incident reports.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience

  • <2 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Applicable govt regulations
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Associate's Degree
  • - Criminal Justice/related

    Licenses & Certifications

  • ASP Baton Certification
  • CPR/AED
  • IAHSS
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • PPCT
  • PD - PSUL

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • 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

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *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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