Security Officer

Security Officer

The Security Officer position is responsible for the day to day activities of ensuring a safe and secure Children's campus. The Security Officer will maintain a safe environment through patrol of the hospital, grounds and outlying buildings. He / She will respond to all calls both emergency and non-emergency as they occur or in order of importance. The Security Officer's core role is to promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and hospital employees.

• Must possess a valid driver's license (must meet minimum criteria of Children's Minnesota Fleet Safety Management policy).
• Must be able to successfully pass background checks of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS).
• Must be able to prepare verbal and written reports.
• Good verbal, writing and computer skills required.
• Must complete and pass use of force training within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete and pass Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection (N-95 respirator, full face respirator and PAPR), be fit tested and able to pass respirator physical.Education :
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Business, Psychology or Sociology preferred.Experience :
• Prior experience responding and intervening in emergency situations such as crisis de-escalation, intervention, detainment of suspects, reporting and investigating incidents, and enforcing organizational policy preferred.
• Prior Law Enforcement or security experience preferred.
• Emergency Operations Center experience preferred.
• Healthcare knowledge / experience preferred.License / Certification Preferences :
• POST skills completed, International Association of Hospital Safety and Security (Basic), First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or OSHA first responder certifications preferred.
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), a plus.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to retain knowledge, information, and directions on an ongoing basis and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to comprehend numerous policies, procedures, concepts and to be able to make decisions using discretion and interpretive judgment based on general and specific policies.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Knowledge of verbal and physical de-escalation, use of force continuum and arrest laws preferred.
• Ability to walk and climb stairs.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear accurately in both day and nighttime conditions.
• Skill in operating portable radio devices.
• Ability to detect irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards and emergency situations.
• Effectively contacts and interacts with emergency responders, such as police, fire, and / or ambulance personnel as required.
• Ability to restrain or subdue an individual.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.