Security Officer

Job Overview

The Facility Services department is seeking multiple Security Officers to work in various Hennepin County locations. Security Officers perform a range of assignments to provide a safe and secure environment for all county employees and customers. Candidates will undergo a paid, extensive training program before being assigned to their respective locations, and training continues once they are assigned.

The salary range for these positions is $58,240.00 – $80,184.00.

Positions are located at various county-owned and leased locations. Work hours will vary from Sunday through Saturday. Hennepin County also provides a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for nights and weekends, and a uniform allowance covering body armor, footwear, and equipment. New Employee Orientation will be in-person in downtown Minneapolis.

These are full-time, benefit-earning positions classified as Security Officer.

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all employees and customers.
• Provide emergency response in county facilities for all hazards, including emergency medical care and crisis response.
• Establish and maintain order among employees and visitors; physically control or restrain uncooperative individuals when necessary.
• Operate electronic and physical security systems, and complete required reports and logs.
• Perform point-of-entry screening and checkpoint control, including searching persons and property.
• Provide front-line customer service under difficult circumstances to the public and employees.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting security operations; participate in the evaluation and implementation of security-related procedures for assigned facilities.

• Education:
  
  Two years or more of college or technical college coursework in a criminal justice field (e.g., police science, law enforcement, corrections, and/or security management), or a combination of related work experience and/or education equal to two years.
• Experience:
  
  Related experience includes military, police, law enforcement, corrections, industrial/security roles, customer/guest service, education, medical field, sales, non-profit/community engagement, or coaching/referee.
• Other Requirements:
  Ability to complete prescribed training during the probationary period; attain and maintain Emergency Medical Responder or EMT certifications as required by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Standards and Regulatory Board. Availability to work a fixed, seniority bid schedule including days, weekends, evenings, and overnights.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver’s permit.
• Certification in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) or Barbara Schneider.
• Experience with computer programs such as access control, alarm monitoring, computer-aided dispatch, database programs, email, or incident report management.
• Experience de-escalating difficult clients, customers, or members of the public.
• Ability to prepare well-written, detailed incident reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively under stressful circumstances.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word), report management, and CCTV system software use.

Full-time, benefit-earning positions. Shift differential of $1.00 per hour for nights and weekends, uniform allowance, and paid training.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.

You must attach a resume to be considered.