Security Officer
Description Hennepin County's Facility Services department is seeking multiple Security Officers to work in various 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 - $65,609.11.
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 visitemployee 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 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 or more years of full-time equivalent security experience such as military, law enforcement, corrections, industrial, proprietary, or contract security.
Two or more years 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 education and experience 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.
- Direct contact public service and / or customer service security experience.
- Experience 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, report management, and CCTV system software use.
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