Security Guard Jobs in Missouri
Security Guard jobs in Missouri are open across St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield and other Missouri metros, with employers like SSM Health, Bass Pro Shops, and Freeman Health System hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a Security Officer to join our team!
- Schedule: Full time, Evening Shift, 40-hours a week
- Competitive Pay and Shift Differentials for Evenings and weekends!
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be willing to become an armed officer while employed with SSM Health
- Position requires successful completion of a psychological evaluation via third party company
- Requires a valid driver's license in MO and motor vehicle record check
- All SSM Health standard hiring practices also apply (background check and drug screening)
Job Summary:
Provides a reasonably safe and secure environment by providing security services for the staff, patients, visitors, and premises as well as be first responders to urgent facility matters.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Protects property and staff by conducting interior and exterior rounds, observing for safety and security issues, theft, and monitoring of parking lots.
- Promotes visitor and employee safety while they are on the organization's property by providing door checks, detecting lighting deficiencies, confirming proper operation of elevators, assisting with disruptive individuals, patient restraints and provides escorts to both staff and clients when requested.
- Responds to overhead pages or requests for assistance, including escorting emergency personnel through the building, as well as provide post-mortem services.
- Provides professional customer service when dealing with complex and dynamic situations when approached by staff or clients and utilizes a proactive approach to identifying safety and security hazards by communicating with clinical staff.
- Observes and reports any security concerns/assessments. Completes incident reports and shift logs and forwards to appropriate individuals.
- Provides maintenance assistance through property conservation and campus safety approaches such as: alarm testing, check life safety equipment, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), oxygen tanks, fire extinguishers, access control, badging, etc., door integrity checks etc.
- Enforces policies and procedures of the organization.
- Assist with monitoring, reviewing and investigating incidents utilizing the video management system.
- May operate motor vehicle to patrol.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
Experience
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Following extension of a conditional offer of employment, applicant must successfully complete a psychological assessment to confirm suitability for the rigors of providing security services as set forth in this job description.
Physical Requirements
- Constant use of hearing to receive oral communication and hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Constant use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
- Constant lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Frequent standing, twisting and walking.
- Frequent use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, reaching, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.
- Occasional keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling, running and lifting/moving patients.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Missouri & County of Work Location: All Except St. Charles County
- Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- And
- Driver License - Issued in the United States
State of Work Location: Missouri & County of Work Location: St. Charles County
- Driving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- And
- Driver License - Issued in the United States
- And
- Security Officer License - St. Charles County
- Or
- Security Officer License - St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Work Shift:
Evening Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
9251000037 SEC - SLUH
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Security Guard Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- SSM Health9

- Bass Pro Shops6

- Freeman Health System6

- Saint Luke's5

- Core & Main4

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services38
- Consulting & Professional Services12
- Technology & Software12
- Retail11
- Education10
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in security guard jobs across Missouri.
- Valid state-issued security guard license or guard card
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Prior experience in security, law enforcement, or military service
- CPR and first aid certification
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screening
- Proficiency with access control systems and incident reporting software
Security Guard Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How many security guard jobs are there in Missouri?
There are 104+ security guard openings in Missouri on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Missouri hire.
How much do security guards make in Missouri?
Security guards in Missouri earn a median of about $40,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $31,040 for the lowest 10% to over $68,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Missouri cities have the most security guard jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield have the most security guard openings in Missouri right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire security guards in Missouri?
Employers hiring security guards in Missouri include SSM Health, Bass Pro Shops, and Freeman Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote security guard jobs in Missouri?
Yes. About 7% of security guard openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Missouri metros.
How do I apply for security guard jobs in Missouri?
You can apply to security guard jobs in Missouri directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Missouri location, then apply to each one that fits.
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