City Hall Security Officer

Responsibilities:

The work of the City Hall security officer involves responsibility for the protection of life and property while staffing a security station inside City Hall. The City Hall security officer has authority to detain criminals and restore order until the arrival of Police Officers. This position is under the supervision of the Bureau of Field Operations Commander.

• Continually observe for criminal activity, safety hazards, persons needing assistance, etc.
• Become and remain familiar with City Hall employees, daily building functions and routines and regular citizen visitors.
• Conduct periodic foot patrols throughout the building and the immediate area around City Hall.
• Conduct security inspections of City Hall and make recommendations regarding security, etc.
• Attend Municipal Court, Council Meetings or other meetings as deemed necessary.
• Make presentations to groups and individuals on subjects related to the job's tasks and functions, if requested.
• Handle inquiries and requests for service made by the public.
• Conduct interviews of victims, witnesses and others when necessary and appropriate for position.
• Protect crime scenes and properly handle evidence.
• Collect information and either act upon it if within the scope of the position's authority or route it to the proper authority or agency.
• Identify and detain offenders, including subduing resistive suspects until officers arrive.
• Appear and testify in court, juvenile hearings, at deposition sessions and similar proceedings.
• Recognize and correct or report public hazards and inconveniences.
• Investigate reports of lost and found property.
• Generally assist persons in distress.
• Attend training as assigned.
• Develop and maintain required skills and licenses/permits/certifications associated with area of special instruction, expertise, etc.
• Prepare clear, accurate and complete reports as required by position.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification through Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Program for a Missouri first class county.
• Upon being hired, must become an active Reserve Police Officer for the City of Kirkwood, and maintain the requirements of that position throughout employment.
• A citizen of the United States.
• Successful completion of WorkSTEPS Job Specific Testing.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of commission.
• Possess a valid Operator's License.

To apply: Complete the electronic employment application located on the City website under "Jobs." OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122. OR: Call 314-984-6975 to have an application e-mailed, mailed or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: City of Kirkwood, Attn: Human Resources, at the address listed above.

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.

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