Security Officer I

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Market competitive compensation

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Waconia, Minnesota, seeks a Security Officer to ensure the safety and security of staff, patients, and facilities. Responsibilities include patrolling assigned locations, responding to emergencies, and monitoring security systems. The ideal candidate should hold a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Comprehensive benefits are offered alongside competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and able to meet insurability requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to understand and respond to written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English and respond accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential security functions to protect assets from loss or unauthorized access.
• Patrol and provide escorts at assigned locations.
• Respond to security emergencies and various calls for service.
• Monitor security systems (cameras, alarms, access controls).
• Maintain and operate equipment (radio, security vehicle, force tools).
• Record daily logs and incident reports.
• Address policy non-compliance (smoking, parking, safety).

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent decision making

Effective communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

1. Performs essential security functions to protect the assets of Ridgeview Medical Center from loss, damage, and/or unauthorized access.
2. Patrols and provides escorts at assigned locations.
3. Fulfils key responsibilities during the organization's implementation of emergency plans.
4. Responds to security emergencies as well as various calls for service and assist as needed.
5. Monitors critical building security systems such as cameras, alarms, access controls, etc.
6. Maintains and properly operates equipment including radio, emergency vehicle, and assigned use of force equipment.
7. Addresses non-compliance related to administrative policies such as smoking, parking, and safety/security regulations.
8. Successfully completes all required training (ASP, MOAB, Taser, ICS 100 & 200, etc.).
9. Completes daily logs and incident reports.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old and able 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) annually
• Valid MN driver's license and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirements

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.

Benefits available.