Security Officer

Park Nicollet is hiring a Security Officer at Methodist Hospital. The primary role and responsibility of this position is to protect people, property, information, and the reputation of Park Nicollet Health Services. This position will represent Park Nicollet Health Services, performing duties in a courteous and professional manner that conveys a positive image of the organization and that fosters cooperation and support with staff, patients, visitors, and external agencies.

This position will respond to a wide variety of routine public service and emergency support calls requiring various problem-solving techniques, judgment, verbal de-escalation, and appropriate use of force.

This position requires the ability to independently manage work, completing the duties outlined in this job description and other duties as assigned.

One or more of the following educational or experience requirements:

2 or 4-year degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice or currently in a degree program

Previous experience in healthcare security

Previous law enforcement or public safety experience

Previous customer service

Military experience as applicable

Successful completion of the New Officer 25-day Training Program, including:

Departmental Verbal De-escalation Training

Departmental Defensive Tactics Training

Required within 12 months of hire:

Departmental Chemical Irritant Training

Departmental Electronic Incapacitation Device Training (EID)

FEMA IC 100 (Introduction to the Incident Command System)

FEMA IC 200 (Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents)

FEMA IC 700 (National Incident Management System Introduction)

FEMA IC 906 (Workplace Security Awareness)

FEMA IC 907 (Active Shooter-What You Can Do)

FBI/BCA background check required upon hire. Approval for continued employment is dependent on this background result.

Must possess and maintain a current and valid Minnesota Driver’s License or equivalent.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.

Strong time management and organizational skills required.

Strong written and interpersonal communication skills required.

Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Must be able to operate a personal computer utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, e-mail, and proprietary applications.

Must be able to effectively understand and operate push-to-talk two-way radio devices.

(20%) – Accurately and promptly complete all required documentation to include daily events logs, incident reports, and other forms or documents as assigned.

(15%) – Patrol interior and exterior areas of properties where assigned by vehicle and/or on foot according to SOP’s and situational needs.

(15%) – Promptly respond to escalating behavioral and conflict events, assuring for the care, welfare, safety, and security of all involved.

(5%) – Promptly coordinate response to internal and external situations impacting life safety, facility infrastructure, and business continuity; initiating and utilizing the Incident Command System (ICS) to ensure appropriate organizational leaders are notified and assigned roles as these situations demand.

(5%) – Investigate crimes, traffic accidents, suspicious incidents, and other calls for service, gathering evidence and documenting information, and assisting in follow-up investigations as assigned.

(5%) – Address and document unusual or unsafe conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards, including stopping work to ensure staff, patient, visitor, and contractor safety.

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