Security Officer

Allina Health • Buffalo, NY

6d • $23 - $32

About The Position

Join Allina Health as a Security Services team member and help create a safe, welcoming environment where healing begins. As part of our mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, you’ll play a vital role in protecting patients, staff, and visitors while supporting whole-person care. We invest in your well-being and career growth — because caring for others starts with caring for you. Key Position Details: 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period) 12 hour Day/Evening shifts (7:00am-7:30pm Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday on first week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday on second week. Every other weekend

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Completion or current enrollment of Associates or Vocational degree or other post secondary education
• In lieu of degree requirement, 1 year of experience required in security, law enforcement, military or related field
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• International Association for Hospital Safety and Security (IAHSS) preferred
• OSHA First Responder preferred
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) preferred

Responsibilities

• Responds to security emergencies.
• Responds, controls and oversees calls for assistance and alarms.
• Takes action(s) and intervenes per procedure and protocols to mitigate the situations and to reduce injury, prevent property damage or loss.
• Investigates calls for services and prepares written reports.
• Patrols, assesses and secures organization’s properties.
• Identifies, evaluates and escalates threats and risks to ensure the safety and security of people and property.
• Patrols and provides escorts at company facilities and campuses.
• Monitors critical building security systems such as cameras, alarms, access control and weapons detection screening systems.
• Maintains and properly operates equipment including radio, emergency vehicle and TASER.
• Enforces criminal ordinances and administrative policies.
• Makes citizen arrests per policy.
• Partners with law enforcement.
• Cites non-compliance related to administrative policies such as smoking, parking and regulatory related to safety and security.
• Serves as a department liaison to internal partners, community partners and other customers.
• Partners with internal customers to identify risk and safety concerns.
• Provides education to internal customers to mitigate personal safety in and out of the workplace.
• Serves on organizational regulatory and security committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees