Security Lead

Children’s Minnesota•Minneapolis, 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

Excellent multi-tasking abilities.
Capable of prioritizing tasks and setting priorities in a fast paced, multi-faceted environment.
Excellent verbal, writing and computer skills required.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Possess a valid driver's license (must meet minimum criteria of Children's Minnesota Fleet Safety Management policy).
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.

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 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.
Knowledge of security operations and procedures preferred.
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.
Customer service oriented.
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.
Prepare verbal and written reports.
Complete and pass use of force training within 30 days of hire.
Complete and pass Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training within 90 days of hire.
Be fit tested and able to pass respirator physical for respiratory protection (N-95 respirator, full face respirator and PAPR).
Successfully pass background checks of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS).
Lead staff, including assigning work and recommending discipline.
Provide positive direction and motivate performance.
Operate, or learn to use, two way radios, telephone, copier, fax and pager notification systems.
Work independently and as a team.
Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
Retain knowledge, information, and directions on an ongoing basis and communicate effectively with others.
Comprehend numerous policies, procedures, concepts and be able to make decisions using discretion and interpretive judgment based on general and specific policies.
Maintain accurate records.
Detect irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards and emergency situations.
Effectively contact and interact with emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel as required.
Restrain or subdue an individual.
Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.