Security & Safety Officer

CentraCare•Willmar, MN

3d•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

CentraCare is hiring a part-time Security & Safety Officer at Rice Memorial Hospital. The officer monitors and protects hospital patients, employees, guests, and property; preserves the peace; prevents crime; and detects and detains law violators. The role includes responding to hospital emergency codes, patrolling parking lots and clinics in a patrol squad, and routinely checking on aggressive flagged patients or patients at risk of requiring security intervention. The officer documents daily activities and irregularities, including property damage, theft, unauthorized persons, and unusual occurrences, and serves as a liaison to responding law enforcement agencies. Department-provided training and certifications are available, and tenured staff share their knowledge. Shift differentials are offered for evening, night, and weekend work. The schedule is 40 hours per two weeks, every other Wednesday through Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Starting pay begins at $25.51 per hour, with the exact wage determined by years of related experience; the stated range is $24.69 to $37.08 per hour. Part-time benefits include medical and dental coverage, PTO, retirement, employee discounts, and other benefits. A $2,000 hiring bonus is available to eligible candidates, subject to the stated eligibility conditions and possible discontinuation of incentives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to deal effectively with individuals and groups in a health care setting.
Obtain minimum training and certification up to the level of EMR within three months of hire.
Valid Minnesota driver’s license and a driving record in good standing.
Become certified in the use of the ASP expandable baton, handcuffing, VISTELAR, and CEW (conducted energy weapon/Taser), and experience the effects of receiving a Taser exposure within six months of hire.
A full set of fingerprints in accordance with Minnesota Statute 326.336.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card before completion of unit orientation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in security, policing, law enforcement training, or private security is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to hospital emergency codes.
Frequently patrol parking lots and clinics in a patrol squad.
Perform routine rounds on aggressive flagged patients or patients at risk for security intervention.
Write reports documenting daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Serve as a liaison for responding law enforcement agencies.
Monitor and protect hospital patients, employees, guests, and property; preserve the peace; prevent crime; and detect and detain law violators.