Security Officer Lead

Allina Health; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

Retirement savings

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health is seeking a Security Officer to monitor and protect facilities across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The role involves responding to emergencies, patrolling campuses, and enforcing safety policies to prevent injuries and property loss.

The position offers a 0.9 FTE schedule with 12-hour evening/night shifts, every other weekend rotation, and mileage reimbursement for business travel. Occasional site floats may occur per department policy.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more in security, law enforcement, or related field.
• 2 to 5 years experience in security, emergency services, or health care settings.
• Strong de-escalation and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to security emergencies and alarms.
• Patrol and secure company properties and escort internal customers.
• Monitor access control systems and CCTV.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and internal partners as needed.
• Assist in onboarding, training and performance activities as required.

Skills

Security experience

De-escalation

Arrest laws

Crisis response

Education

Associates or Vocational degree or other post secondary education

Job description

Location Address: 303 Catlin StBuffalo, MN 55313-1947

Date Posted: July 22, 2026

Department: 16008054 North Region Security

Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length: 12 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 36

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Every Other

Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Additional Job Details

• 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period)
• 12-hour evening/night shifts
• Every other weekend rotation
• Occasional floating to other sites is only if Policy / Procedure of the Department requires it
• Mileage for business related travel is reimbursed

Schedule

• Week 1 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 6:30pm-7:00am
• Week 2 - Saturday, Sunday, Monday, 6:30pm-7:00am

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.

Principal Responsibilities

• 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.
• Under the direction of or absence of a supervisor acts as the shift lead.
  • Prioritizes assignments with available resources.
  • Oversees operations in the absence of a supervisor.
  • Participates and may lead projects and programs.
  • May participate in hiring, onboarding, training and performance management.
• 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
• 1 year experience in security, law enforcement, military policy or related field in lieu of degree required
• 2 to 5 years experience in security, emergency services, criminal justice or health care related
• 2 to 5 years experience in verbal and physical de-escalation, use of force, arrest laws

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  • 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: $26.07 to $35.72 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. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

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
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.