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Children's Minnesota is Hiring a Security Officer Near Minneapolis, MN

Qualifications:

* 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. Physical Demands Please click here to view the Physical Demands The posted pay range represents rates for a grouping of multiple jobs within a salary grade. We carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Children’s Minnesota. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children’s Minnesota requires proof of COVID-19 vaccine, and as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases, prior to employment. Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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