Security & Safety Officer

CentraCare • Willmar, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CentraCare is hiring a Security & Safety Officer at Rice Memorial Hospital. The officer monitors and protects patients, employees, guests, and property; preserves the peace; prevents crime; and detects and detains people who violate the law. The position responds to hospital emergency codes, patrols parking lots and clinics in a patrol squad, conducts routine rounds for patients flagged as aggressive or at risk for security intervention, documents daily activities and irregularities, and serves as a liaison to responding law enforcement agencies.

The position is part-time, scheduled for 40 hours per two weeks, every other Wednesday through Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Department-provided training and certifications are available. Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials are offered, and experienced staff are available to share their knowledge. Starting pay is $25.51 per hour, with the exact wage determined by years of related experience; the stated pay range is $24.69–$37.08 per hour.

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.
• Complete 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) within six months of hire.
• Experience the effects of receiving a Taser exposure within six months of hire.
• Provide a full set of fingerprints in accordance with Minnesota Statute 326.336.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required before completion of unit orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in security or policing, or training in law enforcement or private security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and protect hospital patients, employees, guests, and property.
• Preserve the peace, prevent crime, and detect and detain violators of the law.
• 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 of daily activities and irregularities, including equipment or property damage, theft, unauthorized persons, and unusual occurrences.
• Serve as a liaison for responding law enforcement agencies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, paid time off (PTO), retirement, employee discounts, and more for part-time employees.
• Hiring bonus of $2,000 for eligible candidates.
• Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Department-provided training and certifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED