Security Officer - PT

St. Louis Science Center•St. Louis, MO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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!

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally, and in writing.
High school diploma or GED equivalent; college preferred.
At least two years’ experience in security or related employment. (security, law Enforcement or military experience preferred).
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
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.

Responsibilities

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.