Top 35 Security management Jobs in St. Louis, Mo

Director of Security
Forest Park Forever Inc —St. Louis, MO
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Manager-Public Safety, Mercy South
Mercy —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
10d
Full-Time Loss Prevention Supervisor
KOHLS —Fairview Heights, IL
- $20.75 - $32.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
Security Manager, Chaifetz Arena
Saint Louis University —St. Louis, MO
- Extended hours
- Research
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
Security Site Supervisor
GDI Security Services —Fairview Heights, IL
- $26.50 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
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Security Assistant Site Manager
Allied Universal —East Saint Louis, IL
- $67,600 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Project Manager | Security Integrator
Clarity SSU —Fenton, MO
- $80,000 - $87,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Security Officer Full Time Credential Management
Allied Universal —Earth City, MO
- $16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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13d
Security Supervisor I
Blackwell Professional Support Services —Clayton, MO
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Director, Physical Security Systems and Access Control - Enterprise Physical Operations
Washington University in St. Louis —St. Louis, MO
- $110,300 - $194,200 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Commuter assistance
- Employee assistance program
9d
Security Lead Supervisor
Allied Universal —Saint Charles, MO
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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7d
Executive Assistant I (Director of Public Safety)
City of St. Louis —St. Louis, MO
- $60,502 - $90,766 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Office
Security Supervisor
GDI Security Services —Caseyville, IL
- $26 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid jury duty
- Health insurance
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Assistant Supervisor Security Officer
22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT OF MISSOURI —St. Louis, MO
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Supervisor - Security Specialist
ServiceSource Inc. —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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National Security Portfolio Manager
Allied Universal —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- Military
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Surveillance Security - Site Supervisor
GardaWorld Security Services U.S. —St. Louis, MO
- $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Military
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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6d
Field Supervisor
Allied Universal —St. Louis, MO
- Full-time
- Military
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Security Shift Supervisor - Unarmed
Allied Universal —Bridgeton, MO
- $23.53 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Route Manager-Armored Transportation
Thillens Inc —Belleville, IL
- $19 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Director of Security

Forest Park Forever Inc -
St. Louis, MO

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Managing physical security teams
Security team coordination
Team leadership
Team development
Driver's License
Networking through strategic partnership building
Team building

Full Job Description

About Forest Park Forever

Forest Park Forever (FPF) is a nonprofit conservancy that partners with the City of St. Louis to restore, maintain, and sustain Forest Park as one of America’s premier urban public parks. Since its establishment in 1876, Forest Park has played a vital role in the cultural and civic life of St. Louis. Through private fundraising and stewardship, FPF ensures the park remains a vibrant, safe, and accessible destination for millions of visitors each year.

Position Summary

Forest Park Forever is seeking a strategic, experienced, and community-minded Director of Security to establish and lead a comprehensive security program across all operations. This newly created leadership role is responsible for protecting personnel, visitors, volunteers, assets, and facilities across a diverse environment that includes offices, public parkland, and high-profile venues. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building a culture of safety and security where ownership for safety-first decisions is shared and valued.

The Director of Security will develop and implement forward-thinking security strategies that integrate law enforcement experience with private-sector best practices for cultural and institutional organizations. This role requires a collaborative leader who can build strong partnerships and manage through influence across public agencies, park stakeholders, and internal teams while also cultivating new and strengthening established relationships with first responders and community leaders.

A key responsibility includes oversight of security operations at The Glade, a 22-acre, year-round destination featuring an outdoor rink, pavilion, and large-scale programming with the ultimate goal of fostering a safe, welcoming and service-oriented environment for all park visitors to enjoy.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Program Development

Design, implement, and continuously evolve a comprehensive, organization-wide security strategy.
Conduct risk assessments across all FPF operations, including offices, facilities, park areas, and events.
Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and emergency response plans tailored to both FPF indoor and outdoor environments.
Develop and update plans for and stand-up emergency response command centers as needed.
Establish security standards aligned with nonprofit, municipal, and public-space best practices.
Utilize open-source data and social media monitoring, intelligence gathering, and predictive analysis to assess threats and guide proactive security strategies.
Evaluate, implement, and manage physical security technologies and systems.

The Glade

Develop and oversee a site-specific security plan including: crowd control management, access, and guest safety for a high-volume venue.
Coordinate with FPF staff, police and rangers to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Operations & Partnerships

Lead all security operations for Forest Park Forever facilities, programs, and assets.
Work closely with internal leadership, including Facilities Management, Land Management, and Glade operations teams, to ensure physical security of:
- Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor & Education Center
- Land Management facilities
- The Glade
Build and maintain strong working relationships with:
- St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
- St. Louis Park Rangers
- City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry (PRF)
- Security teams across institutions and venues within and around Forest Park
Collaborate with public safety partners to address crime trends and park-wide security concerns.
Serve as a key representative of FPF in regional security and intelligence-sharing networks.
Convene and serve as Administrator for the Forest Park Security Group, vetting topics and presenters with FPF Executive Director and City PRF.

Event Security

Lead security planning and execution for FPF events and major park activities.
Create and implement Emergency Action Plans for all FPF outdoor events.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure safe, well-managed large-scale events.

Leadership & Culture

Build and lead a team of security staff, ambassadors, and vendors.
Implement training in de-escalation, emergency response, and customer service.
Promote a visible, approachable, and professional security presence.

Risk, Compliance & Investigations

Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and crisis response.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry best practices.
Manage third-party security vendors and contracts.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years in law enforcement and/or security operations.
Proven leadership experience in complex environments (parks, campuses, venues, or municipalities).
Strong expertise in risk management, emergency planning, and physical security systems.
Demonstrated ability to build teams, programs, partnerships and manage through influence.
Experience leading a team of security professionals.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
High integrity and professional credibility.

Preferred

Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPP).
Law enforcement experience in the St. Louis region.
Familiarity with incident command centers.
Experience working in, with and/or establishing a security operations center and/or emergency response command center.
Use and/or knowledge of emerging security technology and hardware.
Knowledgeable of social trends and experience monitoring social media and/or other means to prevent, mitigate or respond to non-permitted events in the park.
Background in nonprofit, municipal, or public-private environments.
Familiarity with large urban parks or cultural institution security.

Work Environment

Office, outdoor park, and event settings.
Evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Work Requirements / Work Conditions

Constantly operates computers and other office equipment.
Frequently works in an indoor office environment.
Occasionally required to traverse the park over uneven terrain.
Occasionally performs various duties outside in extreme temperatures.
Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Visual ability to see near and distant objects and the ability to distinguish basic colors.
Ability to hear, understand, and follow oral and written instructions over radio, telephone, and in-person.

License(s): Valid Drivers License

Forest Park Forever is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with state regulations.

Why Join Forest Park Forever?

This is a rare opportunity to build a comprehensive security program from the ground up in one of the nation’s most iconic urban parks. The Director of Security will play a critical leadership role in ensuring Forest Park remains safe, welcoming, and accessible—while helping shape the future of public safety in a dynamic and highly visible civic space.

Compensation & Benefits

Opportunity to build and lead a high-impact function.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
Full-Time, Regular Employees are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off: Vacation, PTO, Paid Holidays
Retirement: 401K

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

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security management jobs in st. louis, mo

Director of Security

Manager-Public Safety, Mercy South

Full-Time Loss Prevention Supervisor

Security Manager, Chaifetz Arena

Security Site Supervisor

Security Assistant Site Manager

Project Manager | Security Integrator

Security Officer Full Time Credential Management

Security Supervisor I

Director, Physical Security Systems and Access Control - Enterprise Physical Operations

Security Lead Supervisor

Executive Assistant I (Director of Public Safety)

Security Supervisor

Assistant Supervisor Security Officer

Supervisor - Security Specialist

National Security Portfolio Manager

Surveillance Security - Site Supervisor

Field Supervisor

Security Shift Supervisor - Unarmed

Route Manager-Armored Transportation

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