Unarmed Security Officer

Candidates must possess an active/valid City of St. Louis unarmed guard card and must successfully pass a government Tier 3 background check.

We are currently hiring Unarmed Security Officers in St. Louis, MO.

Candidate MUST agree to paid travel/training in Pittsburgh, PA, for Qualifying Readiness Standards.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Valentis Unarmed Security Officer (USO) is responsible for providing security services at our client site, maintaining guard booth services, and conducting random foot patrols in and around the specific site area. USOs may be required to respond to incidents and other situations as needed. The USO is responsible for identifying and handling security threats, unsafe conditions or hazards, and/or other emergency situations. Working environments and conditions may vary based on the climate.

Applicants must be able to conduct themselves in a calm, professional manner to uphold the expected standards of our company. In addition, candidates will coordinate work with other officers at the site, respond to various inquiries for information, and report pertinent information to company supervisors. Various levels of required training are required for this position, and are company-paid.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Foot and static post assignments are required to ensure the safety and security of the client, their staff, and visitors.
• Proactively engages in security performance duties for maximum visibility and threat deterrence.
• Actively seeks and engages in learning and development opportunities to ensure peak performance by completing and/or demonstrating the following:

SPECIAL CONDITION

Candidates are required to successfully pass a series of physical and defensive tactics readiness tests, semi-annually, and participate in all ongoing training to meet training requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must possess a valid City of St. Louis unarmed guard card and must successfully pass a government Tier 3 background check.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to access public transportation to ensure regular and predictable on-time attendance.
• A minimum educational level of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple assignments, and write effective, concise, and legible reports.

SKILL(s)

Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; proficient typing skills; working knowledge of security services, along with the operational policies and procedures that impact such services; ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach with hands or arms, use hands to manipulate objects, handle or feel, and lift items weighing 30 lbs. or less; visual, auditory, and speaking skills.

COMPENSATION

$23.78 per hour (fully loaded)

Valentis Group, Inc. offers rewarding career opportunities, competitive benefits, and wages. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or protected veteran status.

We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities; Sexual Orientation; Gender Identity.