Security Officer I

Ridgeview; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center seeks a Security professional responsible for protecting staff, patients, visitors, facilities, and grounds. The role includes patrols, escorts, emergency response, and monitoring of cameras and access controls within a hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 21+ years old, and successful completion of background checks and required trainings (ASP, MOAB, Taser, IC S 100 & 200). Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Capable of independent decision making using critical thinking.
• Able to meet Ridgeview's background check requirements.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, written and verbal.
• Must be 21 years of age to meet insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential security functions to protect Ridgeview Medical Center assets from loss, damage, and unauthorized access.
• Patrols and provides escorts at assigned locations.
• Respond to security emergencies and assist as needed.
• Monitors security systems such as cameras, alarms, and access controls.
• Completes daily logs and incident reports.
• Maintains equipment including radio and emergency vehicle.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent decision making

Verbal communication

English communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for the safety and security of staff, patients, visitors, facilities, and grounds.

Job Functions

• Performs essential security functions to protect the assets of Ridgeview Medical Center from loss, damage, and /or unauthorized access.
• Patrols and provides escorts at assigned locations.
• Fulfill key responsibilities during organization’s implementation of emergency plans.
• Respond to security emergencies as well as various calls for service and assist as needed.
• Monitors critical building security systems such as camera, alarms, access controls, etc.
• Maintains and properly operates equipment including radio, emergency vehicle, and assigned use of force equipment.
• Cities non-compliance related to administrative policies such as smoking, parking and regulations related to safety and security.
• Successfully complete all required training (ASP, MOAB, Taser, IC S 100 & 200, etc.)
• Complete daily logs and incident reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age to meet Ridgeview's insurability requirements.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in the English language and respond accordingly in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

License/Certifications

• CPR/First Aid within 6 months of hire
• Valid MN driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• International Association of Healthcare Safety Security (IAHSS) Basic Level
• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) (within 6 months of hire)
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200 (within 1 year of hire)
• Completion of recognized curriculums (STORM, CPI, etc.)
• TASER, ASP, Repuls/AIP, Management of Aggressive Behaviors (M.O.A.B)

Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.