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Security Guard Careers in St. Louis, MO

Security Guard Service In St. Louis, MO

Join the Metro Public Safety Team

Are you interested in working in private security in the St. Louis area? At Metro Public Safety, Inc., we understand the importance of dependable, professional security personnel. Our work involves protecting people, businesses, properties, and events across a variety of environments.

Our team includes armed security officers, unarmed security personnel, and off-duty law enforcement professionals. Whether you have experience in private security or a background in law enforcement, we invite you to learn more about our company and how to submit an employment application.

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Why Consider a Career With Metro Public Safety?

Professional security work requires more than simply maintaining a presence at a property. Security personnel must be observant, communicate clearly, make responsible decisions, and understand how their actions affect the people and businesses they serve.

Metro Public Safety was founded by Joshua L. Jordan, whose background includes law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency response. Our leadership team brings experience in security operations, public safety, healthcare security, and management.

We understand the responsibility involved in security work and the importance of having dependable personnel who represent our company professionally.

If you value accountability, communication, and public safety, we encourage you to explore our employment application process.

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Explore Security Career Opportunities

Metro Public Safety provides security services for businesses, commercial properties, healthcare facilities, events, and other settings throughout the St. Louis area. Our personnel support clients with different security needs, from maintaining a visible presence on-site to monitoring properties and responding to incidents. The security services we provide involve several areas of professional experience.

These descriptions reflect the types of security services we provide and do not represent a list of currently available positions.

Armed Security Officers

Our armed security personnel help protect people and property in environments that require an armed security presence. These assignments call for sound judgment, professionalism, situational awareness, and adherence to applicable security procedures.

Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officers

Metro Public Safety works with off-duty law enforcement professionals who bring experience in public safety, incident response, and security operations. Our security services include assignments that benefit from the training and judgment of experienced police officers.

Unarmed Security Officers

Unarmed security personnel play an important role in monitoring properties, maintaining a visible security presence, observing activity, and documenting incidents. Communication, attention to detail, and professionalism are valuable skills in these assignments.

Additional Security Assignments

Our company also provides mobile patrol, event security, loss prevention, executive protection, and real estate and parking lot security services. These assignments offer opportunities to support public safety, protect people and property, and respond to various security needs. Responsibilities and qualifications vary.

How to Apply for Security Jobs

Interested in joining Metro Public Safety? Begin by completing our employment application.

***Please submit all employment-related inquiries through our designated application process rather than our general security service inquiry form.

STEP 1: Complete the application

Provide your contact information, employment background, relevant security licenses or credentials, and other requested information in the application form. 

STEP 2: Submit your application

Send your completed application and supporting documents through our employment application process.

STEP 3: Await communication

Our team will review submitted information and contact applicants when additional information or next steps are appropriate.

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Apply to Join Metro Public Safety

Complete the form below to express your interest in security employment. Please provide accurate information about your background, experience, and current security credentials.

Employment Application Form

Frequently Asked Questions About Security Careers

Complete our employment application and submit it using the instructions provided on this page. Include accurate contact information, relevant security credentials, and your employment background.

Our services include armed and unarmed security, off-duty law enforcement security, mobile patrol, event security, loss prevention, executive protection, and property security. Specific employment opportunities depend on operational needs.

Licensing requirements vary depending on the position and jurisdiction. Our application asks whether you possess a valid St. Louis City or County security license or an Illinois PERC card. You can indicate your current credentials when applying.

Yes. Our employment application includes a section for actively commissioned police officers in Missouri and Illinois. Provide your current law enforcement status and relevant background when completing your application.

Use our employment application process to express your interest in security work. Our team can provide further information about applicable positions and hiring requirements when appropriate.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

If you are exploring security guard jobs in St. Louis or considering employment in the private security industry, we invite you to submit your information for consideration. Complete our application and tell us about your experience, qualifications, and the type of security work that interests you.

 

***Looking to hire security personnel for your business, property, or event? Visit our Contact page to request security services.

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What Our Clients Say

"We have been working with MPS for years, their team of off-duty law enforcement professionals consistently brings experience, integrity, and professionalism to our park every day. Their unwavering commitment to client care is truly exceptional. Josh and his team demonstrate a level of dedication and reliability that is unmatched, and their proactive approach to safety and success makes them an invaluable part of our operation."

Joseph Jackson Public Safety Manager, Six Flags St. Louis

"Gateway Regional Medical Center is proud to continue its strong partnership with Metro Public Safety, Inc., a trusted provider of professional security services. Metro Public Safety consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. Their team’s commitment to quality service and proactive approach to safety have made them an integral part of our hospital operations. We value their continued partnership and the shared dedication to maintaining the highest standards of safety and service excellence within our community."

Michelle Waller RN, MSN, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Operating Officer Gateway Regional Medical Center

"We've been working with Josh and his team for several years now and we cannot speak more highly of their service and professionalism. We've worked with several security companies in the past and none have come close to exceeding our expectations like Josh has. He has turned a historically challenging aspect of our business into a very reliable and trouble free operation. His team has become an integral part of our business and we look forward to continuing our relationship for many years to come."

Eddie General Manager of Shell Gas Station

"MPS is efficient, professional, and reliable. They go above and beyond for your company!"

Tahany Chief Operating Officer of Gas Mart