Security Investigator

Fairview Health Services•St. Paul, MN

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Fairview’s security team as a Security Investigator Specialist, where you’ll play a critical role in protecting patients, staff, and facilities across hospitals, clinics, and affiliated sites. In this dynamic position, you’ll lead complex investigations, assess security risks, and develop proactive strategies to prevent incidents such as theft, fraud, and workplace violence. You’ll partner closely with internal teams and local law enforcement, while also educating staff and strengthening security practices system-wide. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong investigative expertise, critical thinking skills, and a passion for maintaining a safe healthcare environment.

Requirements

A.A./A.S.
5 years healthcare security, law enforcement or military experience with expertise in investigations
Proficiency with investigative tools and methods (CLEAR, open source investigations, state databases)
Proficiency in interview and interrogation methods and best practices
Ability to travel across different sites in the system organization and address unique / complex security issues
John Reid and/or Wicklander Interviewing Certification within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

B.S./B.A. with emphasis on criminal justice, physical security, investigations, and/or technology
10 years healthcare security, law enforcement or military experience with expertise in investigation
Fairview Security Department Officer training
Threat Assessment training and certification
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification
Excellent understanding of local laws and statutes related to healthcare security
Critical thinking skills
Excellent time management skills
Knowledge of clinic, out-patient, ambulatory work environments
Knowledge of developmental stages and age appropriate outcomes and interventions

Responsibilities

Ability to perform investigations of incidents occurring in the hospital, clinic, or on other Fairview property
Support improvement work in the area of physical security, specifically clinic and non-hospital sites
Completes Security Vulnerability Assessments (SVA)
Ability to conduct investigative interviews and write clear, concise and detailed reports
Ability to investigate theft and/or fraudulent activities
Ability to conduct security threat assessments in hospitals, clinics and other Fairview properties
Ability to develop security and threat response plans for all Fairview sites and departments
Understanding of conducting background investigations and criminal history investigations
Understanding of health care pharmacy drug diversion investigations
Liaison with local law enforcement entities on incidents occurring in the hospital or on hospital grounds
Educate hospital, clinic, and other Fairview staff on the prevention of violence, theft/crime prevention, and healthcare security measures
Collaborates with Risk Management, Legal, Patient Representative, and other Fairview Departments to assist in investigations and security, as assigned by the Security Manager or Director
Conduct security stand-by assignments for threat and/or high risk meetings at clinics and other non-hospital facilities
Partner with clinic and non-hospital leadership on committee and work groups dedicated to security and violence prevention
Assist the Security Department with response to emergent incidents, as assigned by the Director or Vice President
Act as a primary Security Department contact for Fairview affiliated Clinics on physical security and investigations
Conduct physical security risk assessments for the Fairview affiliated clinics
Act as the primary point of contact for clinic security matters
Attend any regular clinic committee meetings requiring security input and support