Security Officer | St. Louis, MO

Security Officer || St. Louis, MO Department: Security Employment Type: Full Time Location: St. Louis, Missouri Description Concordance’s reentry program is designed to dramatically reduce recidivism by helping individuals with justice involvement lead meaningful, abundant, and joyful lives. Our holistic, evidence-based model offers a wide range of services—therapy, case management, yoga, behavioral health and substance use recovery groups, spiritual care, life skills, medical care, education, and job readiness. Our Care Team formally supports each participant for a full year, ensuring stability and long-term success. Now operating in Missouri, South Carolina, and Virginia, Concordance is a national leader in compassionate, innovative reentry care. Position Overview: The Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Concordance’s participants, team members, and facilities. In this role, you will interact with our participants, team members, and visitors and work with a team of Security Officers. Key Responsibilities - your role will involve: Protecting the Concordance’s property and team members by conducting interior and exterior rounds, observing for safety and security issues or theft, and monitoring of parking lots Completing random drug screens of participants Monitoring entry to the Concordance Center, including bag searches and security systems Monitoring video surveillance equipment Responding to overhead pages and requests for assistance Writing reports on irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences Enforcing security policies and procedures Collaborating with Concordance team members to ensure the safety and security of Concordance’s participants, team members, and facilities Occasionally, help set up for Center events or move classrooms around, including but not limited to carrying and setting up tables and chairs. The right candidate will come with the following attributes, education, experience and meet the physical requirements. Passion for Concordance’s mission Energy for a multidisciplinary, team environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure effective security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and facilities Strong attention to detail Required Education and Licensing Ability to obtain and maintain an armed security guard license where applicable Driver’s License Higher education degree preferred CPR/adult first aid certification preferred Skills and Competencies 2+ years of security, military, or law enforcement experience Prior experience with justice-involved adults or other vulnerable populations preferred Physical Requirements Full-Time Security Officer Able to walk and patrol continuously for extended periods of time, indoors and outdoors Able to stand continuously for extended periods of time Able to sit for extended periods of time Able to run and cover distances quickly and efficiently Able to physically intervene during conflicts and restrain individuals Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Able to bend, kneel, squat and reach Able to react and respond quickly and change directions in emergencies and crisis situations Able to maintain alertness during shift Demonstrates physical strength and stamina to capture and detain individuals Able to see clearly and pay attention to detail to monitor surveillance equipment Able to hear clearly Proficiency in using a computer to enter data, write and document notes Able to stay calm and think clearly when under pressure and in stressful situations Additional Information Why join Concordance? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a transformative mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of justice-involved individuals. As part of the Concordance team, you’ll play a crucial role in advancing our vision and shaping the future of reentry services nationwide. Team benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional development and growth A dynamic and supportive work environment 401(K) matching program Generous PTO Wellness stipend Conditions of employment Passing a drug test Satisfactory completion of a background check Signing the team member handbook Verification of employment and education Verification of employment eligibility via I-9 Declaration of no conflicts of interest Today, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in our mission. Join this incredible team and support our efforts to expand our impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr Concordance