QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally, and in writing.

EXPERIENCE:

At least two years’ experience in security or related employment desired. (Security, law enforcement, or military experience).

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent; college preferred.

(THIS IS NOT AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST, AND THE DUTIES CAN CHANGE OR BE MODIFIED, AS NEEDED PER SCIENCE CENTER LEADERSHIP)

• 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.