Security Officer-Evening

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

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 that meets Children’s Minnesota Fleet Safety Management policy criteria, successful Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Department of Human Services background checks, and the ability to prepare verbal and written reports. 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 also be able to wear and be fit-tested for N-95 and full-face respirators and PAPR, and pass a respirator physical.

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.
• Good verbal, writing, and computer skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, retain and communicate information and directions, and use discretion and interpretive judgment when applying policies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and provide customer-oriented service.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs and to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear accurately in both daytime and nighttime conditions.
• Skill in operating portable radio devices.
• Ability to detect irregularities and interact effectively with emergency responders.
• Ability to restrain or subdue an individual.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection, including an N-95 respirator, full-face respirator, and PAPR; complete fit testing and pass a respirator physical.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology, or Sociology.
• Experience responding to 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 certification.
• 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 help maintain a safe and secure campus.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls as they occur or according to their importance.
• 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 police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency responders as required.
• Restrain or subdue individuals when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Other fringe benefits.
• Positions requiring 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED