Security Officer

Hennepin County; Minnesota; On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential for nights/weekends

Uniform allowance including body armor

NEO orientation in Minneapolis

Referral bonus $500

Job summary

Hennepin County is seeking multiple Security Officers to protect employees and visitors across various county locations. Positions include paid training and ongoing professional development, with a shift differential for nights and weekends and a generous uniform allowance.

A valid resume is required for consideration, and referral bonuses are available for internal hires. Roles include emergency response, entry screening, and frontline customer service in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of college or technical college coursework in criminal justice or related field.
• Combination of related work experience and/or education to equal two years.
• May need Emergency Medical Responder or EMT certifications as required by MN EMSRB.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure environment for all employees and customers.
• Respond to emergencies and provide crisis response within county facilities.
• Establish and maintain order; restrain uncooperative individuals when necessary.
• Operate security systems and complete required reports/logs.
• Conduct entry screening and checkpoint control.
• Provide front line customer service under challenging conditions.
• Stay current on laws, regulations, and security procedures.

Skills

Emergency response

De-escalation

Communication

Reporting

Customer service

Security operations

Education

Two years or more in criminal justice field

Combination of related work experience/education (2+ years)

EMT/EMR certifications as required

Tools

Access control

Alarm monitoring

CAD / incident reporting systems

CCTV system software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Location and Hours

The 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. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

Salary range for these positions are $58,240.00 - $80,184.00.

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

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.

Note: You must attach a resume in order to be considered for these positions.

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 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 related work experience and/or education to equal two years.
• Note: Related experience includes military, police, law enforcement, corrections, or industrial / proprietary / contract security, customer/guest service, education, medical field, sales, non-profit/community engagement, and/or coach/referee.
• 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.
• Note: You must attach a resume in order to be considered for these positions.

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.

About The Department

The Hennepin County Facility Services Department provides a full range of facility services for county programs and services. The department:

• Identifies capital needs, responds to and supports capital projects identified by line departments
• Develops and manages projects to construct new buildings, refurbish existing buildings, and maintain infrastructure
• Operates and maintains buildings
• Protects employees, contacts, and property

About Hennepin County

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive play, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

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