Security Officer
Security Officer
Salary
See Position Description
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24FS267TV299
Closing Date
9/9/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Facility Services department is seeking multiple Security Officers to work in various Hennepin County locations. Security Officers work in a variety of assignments to provide a safe and secure environment for all Hennepin County employees and customers. Candidates will go through a paid, extensive training program before they are assigned to their respective locations; training continues once they are assigned.
The salary range for this position is $52,000.00 - $67,249.33.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
These positions are located at various Hennepin 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 generous annual uniform allowance including body armor, footwear, and equipment. Based on current requirements hires must live in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About these positions:
These are full-time, benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as a Security Officer. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In these positions, you will:
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/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 facility.
Need to have:
One of the following:
Two years or more of full-time security experience such as military, police, law enforcement, corrections, or industrial / proprietary / contract security.
Two years or more of college or technical college course work in a criminal justice field (e.g., police science, law enforcement, corrections, and/or security management).
A combination of the required experience and education to equal two years.
Ability to successfully complete prescribed training during probationary period; attain and maintain Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifications as required by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Standards and Regulatory Board (MN EMSRB).
Availability to work a fixed, seniority bid schedule including days, weekends, evenings, and overnights.
Nice to have:
A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
Certification in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)/Barbara Schneider.
Experience:
Working with computer programs such as access control, alarm monitoring, computer aided dispatch, database programs, email, or incident report management.
De-escalating a difficult client, customer, or member of the public.
Ability to:
Prepare well-written, detailed incident reports.
Communicate effectively in stressful circumstances.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word), report management, and CCTV system software use.
If you have any questions, please contact:
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