Security & Safety Officer | Willmar

CentraCare Health; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2,000

Shift differentials evenings/nights

Job summary

CentraCare Health is seeking a Security Officer for Rice Memorial Hospital. You will monitor and protect patients, staff, guests and property, preserve peace, prevent crime and detain violators in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include responding to emergency codes, patrolling parking lots, conducting rounds, writing reports, and liaising with law enforcement. Training and shift differentials apply; bonus incentives are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in security, policing, or law enforcement preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in a health care setting.
• Minimum EMR training within 3 months of hire.
• Minnesota driver’s license with good driving record required.
• Fingerprinting per MN Statute 326.336.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card required prior to orientation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to hospital emergency codes.
• Patrol parking lots and clinics.
• Conduct daily rounds and monitor at‑risk patients.
• Write incident reports and document irregularities.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and participate in trainings.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ASP baton certification

Handcuffing certification

CEW training

Job description

Now Hiring for a Security Officer at the Rice Memorial Hospital. As the Safety & Security Officer your main responsibilities would be monitoring and protecting hospital patients, employees, guests, and property, preserving the peace, preventing crime, and detecting and detaining violators of the law.

Summary

• Responds to hospital emergency codes
• Frequently patrols parking lots and clinics in patrol squad
• Performs routine rounding on aggressive flagged patients or those at risk for security intervention
• Writes reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
• Serves as a liaison for responding law enforcement agencies
• Trainings and certifications provided by the department
• Shift differentials offered for evening, nights, and weekends
• Tenured staff willing and eager to share their knowledge

Schedule

• Part-time | 40 hours per two weeks
• Every other Wednesday through Sunday | 3:00PM to 11:30PM

Pay and Benefits

• Starting pay begins at $24.21 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
  • Pay range: $24.21 - $36.35 per hour
• Part-time benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
• Hiring bonus of $2,000 for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in security, policing, training in law enforcement or private security preferred.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written, and deal effectively with individuals/groups in a health care setting.
• Minimum training and certification up to the level of EMR within 3 months of hire.
• A valid Minnesota driver’s license and a driving record in good standing required.
• Must become certified in the use of the ASP expandable baton, handcuffing, VISTELAR and CEW (conducted energy weapon/Taser), as well as experience the effects of receiving a Taser exposure within 6 months of hire
• A full set of fingerprints in accordance with Minnesota Statute 326.336 is required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required prior to completion of unit orientation.

To be eligible for the hiring bonus you must be an external candidate who is hired into an eligible full-time or part-time benefited position. Previous CentraCare employees qualify if they have not worked for CentraCare for at least 9 months at the date of hire.

Hiring incentives to include but not limited to, hiring and relocation bonuses may be discontinued at any time.

CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.