Security Officer (offsite/Amb)

Children’s Minnesota•Edina, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children's Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org. Children's Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy, care delivery, and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry. Proudly serving as Minnesota's children's hospital since 1924, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, is the eighth-largest pediatric health care organization in the U.S. Each year, Children's provides care through nearly 13,000 inpatient visits and more than 200,000 emergency room and other outpatient visits. An independent, not-for-profit health care provider, Children's has 319 staffed hospital beds and services available in all major pediatric specialties: emergency care; newborn and pediatric intensive care; outpatient and inpatient surgery; diagnostic services, including radiology and laboratory; and special programs in the areas of respiratory, cardiology, cancer, premature birth, adolescent development, child abuse, and epilepsy. In addition to our Minneapolis and St. Paul Campuses, Children's also includes Children's West, a pediatric care center in Minnetonka offering same-day surgery as well as diagnostic, rehabilitative, and developmental outpatient services; Children's - Roseville, an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation center; and Children's Clinics - Woodwinds, pediatric specialty clinics at the Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Must possess a valid driver's license (must meet minimum criteria of Children's Minnesota Fleet Safety Policy)
Must be able to successfully pass background checks of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS)
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
Ability to work independently and as a team.
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.
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.
Ability to proficiently utilize detaining and apprehension tools as directed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology or Sociology 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.
Prior security experience preferred.
Administrative professional experience preferred.
Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Forensic Interview (CFI), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), a plus
Knowledge of verbal and physical de-escalation, use of force continuum and arrest laws preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day to day activities of ensuring safe and secure Children's campuses for the ambulatory and business locations.
Maintain a safe environment through routine patrols of the facilities, grounds, outlying buildings.
Respond to all calls both emergency and non-emergency as they occur or in order of importance, helping coordinate with police, fire, and EMS.
Monitor alarms, CCTV, and access control systems.
Conduct security stands for patients and families at any off-site location as needed.