Security Officer-Evening

Children’s Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Security Officer is responsible for day-to-day activities that help ensure a safe and secure Children’s Minnesota campus. The officer patrols the hospital, grounds, and outlying buildings and responds to emergency and non-emergency calls as they occur or according to priority. The core role is to promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and hospital employees.

The position requires a valid driver’s license meeting Children’s Minnesota Fleet Safety Management policy criteria; successful completion of Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS) background checks; and the ability to prepare verbal and written reports. Good verbal, writing, and computer skills are required. The officer must complete and pass use-of-force training within 30 days of hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training within 90 days of hire. The officer must be able to wear respiratory protection, including an N-95 respirator, full-face respirator, and PAPR, and pass fit testing and a respirator physical.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology, or Sociology is preferred. Prior experience responding to and intervening in emergencies, law enforcement or security experience, Emergency Operations Center experience, and healthcare knowledge or experience are preferred. The position calls for strong communication, independent and team-oriented work, accurate recordkeeping, customer service, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability to detect and respond to security and safety concerns. Duties involve walking, climbing stairs, standing for extended periods, working outdoors in extreme weather, operating portable radios, interacting with emergency responders, and potentially restraining or subduing individuals.

The role may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and U.S. employment eligibility verification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license meeting the minimum criteria of Children’s Minnesota Fleet Safety Management policy.
• Successfully pass Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS) background checks.
• Ability to prepare verbal and written reports; good verbal, writing, and computer skills.
• 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.
• Ability to wear N-95 and full-face respirators and PAPR, undergo fit testing, and pass a respirator physical.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; retain and communicate knowledge, information, and directions.
• Ability to understand policies, procedures, and concepts and make decisions using discretion and interpretive judgment.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and provide customer service.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs and walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear accurately in daytime and nighttime conditions.
• Skill in operating portable radio devices.
• Ability to detect security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations.
• Ability to interact effectively with emergency responders as required.
• Ability to restrain or subdue an individual.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology, or Sociology.
• Prior experience responding and intervening in emergencies, including crisis de-escalation, intervention, detainment of suspects, reporting and investigating incidents, and enforcing organizational policy.
• Prior law enforcement or security experience.
• Emergency Operations Center experience.
• Healthcare knowledge or experience.
• POST skills completed; International Association of Hospital Safety and Security (Basic); First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or OSHA first responder certifications.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification.
• Knowledge of verbal and physical de-escalation, the use-of-force continuum, and arrest laws.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the hospital, grounds, and outlying buildings to maintain a safe environment.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls as they occur or according to priority.
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and hospital employees.
• Prepare verbal and written reports and maintain accurate records.
• Detect security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations.
• Contact and interact with emergency responders, including police, fire, and ambulance personnel, as required.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Other fringe benefits
• Shift differentials or premium pay may be available for positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work.

What This Job Offers

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