Security Officer

Department of Mental Health

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Job Description

Security
Officer
St. Louis Forensic
Treatment
Center
–
North,
5351 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis, MO. 63112
St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center-North 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 Benefits Include:
·
10 hours of Annual Leave accrued per month
·
10 hours of Sick Leave accrued per month
·
13 paid holidays per year
·
Retirement Plan
·
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligibility
Why DMH?
The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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