What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at State of Missouri?
Security Officer
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center – South Campus, 5300 Arsenal St. St. Louis, MO. 63139
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center provides specialized care for clients diagnosed with mental illness. We are looking for a Security Officer to ensure that our facility, including clients and staff, remain safe and undisturbed.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular rounds throughout the facility and/or grounds observing the demeanor of public, employees, residents or clients
- Takes necessary action to ensure that proper conduct is followed
- Investigates acts of vandalism or theft and works closely with law enforcement officials on investigations as needed
- Prepares reports of infractions of laws, regulations and/or rules that occur on the grounds or within the building
- Reports questionable conduct of employees, residents, clients or the public to an immediate supervisor or other administrator
- Response to routine questions and provides directions to the public
- Directs and controls traffic at parking lots of public buildings/facilities. May include installing traffic signs around emergency areas
- Assists in implementing training programs involving security procedures
- Assists in organizing and conducting searches when residents/clients walk away or escape. Also assisting with distressed residents/clients
- Takes necessary action in removing unruly individuals or detaining them until proper authorities arrive
- Dispatches facility vehicles; receives reports of difficulties with vehicles and arranges for repairs and also checks oil/gas to ensure readiness for the next use
- Transports staff, residents/clients and/or suspects as needed
- Assists other facility personnel in maintaining security and ensuring that necessary precautionary measures are taken for the protection of individuals and property
- Conducts fire prevention inspections and responds to all fire alarms
- Performs work in accordance with established rules and regulations; receives supervision from a higher level Security Officer or other designated administrative supervisor
- Performs other related work as assigned
Eligibility:
- Possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
- One or more years of experience as a Security Guard with the State of Missouri, or experience in military, civilian security, law enforcement or experience within an intermediate/maximum security mental health facility performing security functions
- Possess a valid driver’s license
Excellent State of Missouri Benefit Package Including:
- Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
- Cafeteria Plan
- Deferred Compensation
- MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to Mosers plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
- 12 paid holidays per year
- 13 hours of annual leave accrued per month
- 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month