Security Lead

Children’s Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Lead position is responsible for the oversight of maintaining a safe and secure Children's campus. The Security Lead will oversee security staff (officers and dispatchers), including assigning work, coaching, and recommending discipline. The Security Lead's core role is to promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and hospital employees.

Requirements

• Must possess excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Must be capable of prioritizing tasks and setting priorities in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment.
• Excellent verbal, writing and computer skills required.
• Must be able to prepare verbal and written reports.
• Must complete and pass use of force training within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete and pass Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection (N-95 respirator, full face respirator and PAPR), be fit tested, and able to pass respirator physical.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (must meet minimum criteria of Children's Minnesota Fleet Safety Management policy).
• Must be able to successfully pass background checks of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lead staff, including assigning work and recommending discipline.
• Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
• Knowledge of leadership practices and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Strong customer service and results orientation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Must be able to use or learn computer programs for dispatching officers, report writing, information database look ups, email, access control and video monitoring systems.
• Ability to operate, or learn to use, two way radios, telephone, copier, fax and pager notification systems.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to retain knowledge, information, and directions on an ongoing basis and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to comprehend numerous policies, procedures, concepts and to be able to make decisions using discretion and interpretive judgment based on general and specific policies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear accurately in both day and nighttime conditions.
• Skill in operating portable radio devices.
• Ability to detect irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards and emergency situations.
• Effectively contacts and interacts with emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required.
• Ability to restrain or subdue an individual.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology or Sociology preferred.
• Prior experience in a security or public safety field preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior experience responding and intervening in emergency situations such as crisis de-escalation, intervention, detainment of suspects, reporting and investigating incidents, and enforcing organizational policy preferred.
• Emergency Operations Center experience preferred.
• Healthcare knowledge/experience preferred.
• POST skills completed, International Association of Hospital Safety and Security (Basic), First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or OSHA first responder certifications preferred.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), a plus.
• Knowledge of security operations and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of verbal and physical de-escalation, use of force continuum and arrest laws preferred

Responsibilities

• oversee security staff (officers and dispatchers), including assigning work, coaching, and recommending discipline.
• promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and hospital employees.

Benefits

• this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits.
• Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED