Security Officer

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Allina Health invites applications for a Security Officer to join our Security Services team in Saint Paul, MN. This casual, 12-hour shift role covers day/evening/night hours with occasional weekend rotation to protect patients, staff, and visitors as part of our not-for-profit health system.

The position emphasizes responding to alarms, patrolling facilities, and coordinating with law enforcement as needed. A strong emphasis on safety, reporting, and community partnership is required.

Qualifications

• Requires 18+ years of age with education/experience to meet competencies.
• Associates or Vocational degree or enrollment required.
• In lieu of degree, 1 year in security, law enforcement, military or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for assistance and alarms; acts to mitigate situations and reduce injury or loss.
• Patrols and secures properties; provides escorts and education to internal customers.
• Enforces ordinances and policies; partners with law enforcement and community.

Education

Associates or Vocational degree

1 year security experience (in lieu of degree)

BLS certification (AHA)

BLS certification (ARC)

In-house BLS training

Driver’s License (MN & WI residents must obtain within 60 days)

IAHSS certification (preferred)

OSHA First Responder (preferred)

Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) preferred

IAHSS/Certified Hospital Security preferred

Job description

Location Address: 333 Smith Ave N Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted: August 13, 2026

Department: 16008053 East Region Security Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Shift Length: 12 hour shift Hours Per Week: 0 Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary

Join Allina Health as a Security Services team member and help create a safe, welcoming environment where healing begins. As part of our mission-driven, not-for-profit health system, you’ll play a vital role in protecting patients, staff, and visitors while supporting whole-person care. We invest in your well-being and career growth — because caring for others starts with caring for you.

Key Position Details

Casual 12 hour day/evening/night shift Occasional weekend rotation

Security Officer

Security Officer

Job Description

• Responds, controls and oversees calls for assistance and alarms taking action and interventions to mitigate situations and to reduce injury, prevent property damage or loss.
• Patrols, assesses and secures organization’s properties and provides escorts and education to internal customers.
• Enforces criminal ordinances and administrative policies partnering with law enforcement and other community partners.
• Responds to security emergencies.
• Responds, controls and oversees calls for assistance and alarms.
• Takes action(s) and intervenes per procedure and protocols to mitigate the situations and to reduce injury, prevent property damage or loss.
• Investigates calls for services and prepares written reports.
• Patrols, assesses and secures organization’s properties.
• Identifies, evaluates and escalates threats and risks to ensure the safety and security of people and property.
• Patrols and provides escorts at company facilities and campuses.
• Monitors critical building security systems such as cameras, alarms, access control and weapons detection screening systems.
• Maintains and properly operates equipment including radio, emergency vehicle and TASER.
• Enforces criminal ordinances and administrative policies.
• Makes citizen arrests per policy.
• Partners with law enforcement.
• Cites non-compliance related to administrative policies such as smoking, parking and regulatory related to safety and security.
• Serves as a department liaison to internal partners, community partners and other customers.
• Partners with internal customers to identify risk and safety concerns.
• Provides education to internal customers to mitigate personal safety in and out of the workplace.
• Serves on organizational regulatory and security committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Completion or current enrollment of Associates or Vocational degree or other post secondary education
• In lieu of degree requirement, 1 year of experience required in security, law enforcement, military or related field

Licenses/Certifications

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
• International Association for Hospital Safety and Security (IAHSS) preferred
• OSHA First Responder preferred
• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) preferred

Physical Demands

Very Heavy Work: Lifting weight excess of 100 lbs. occasionally, over 50 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $23.22 to $31.83 per hour. The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include: Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We’re a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees – your career opportunities are limitless!

Diversity & Inclusion

Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify Information

Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer. Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)