Security Officer

Salary Range Salary range: $58,240.00 - $80,184.00 Referral Bonus Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. Location and Hours These positions are located at various Hennepin County owned and leased locations. Work hours vary from Sunday through Saturday. Hennepin County also provides a shift differential of $1.00 per hour for nights and weekends and a generous annual uniform allowance including body armor, footwear, and equipment. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit‑earning employees is in‑person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. About These Positions These are full‑time, benefit‑earning positions. These positions are internally classified as a Security Officer. Click here to view the job classification specification. Note: You must attach a resume in order to be considered for these positions. In These Positions, You Will Provide a safe and secure environment for all employees and customers. Provide emergency response in county facilities for all hazards, including emergency medical care and crisis response. Establish and maintain order among employees and visitors; physically control/restrain uncooperative individuals when necessary. Operate electronic and physical security systems, and complete required reports and logs. Perform point of entry screening and checkpoint control, including searching persons and property. Provide front line customer service under difficult circumstances to the public and employees. Maintain current knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures affecting security operations; participate in the evaluation and implementation of security related procedures for assigned facility. Requirements One of the following: Two years or more of college or technical college coursework in a criminal justice field (e.g., police science, law enforcement, corrections, and/or security management). A combination of related work experience and/or education to equal two years. Note: Related experience includes military, police, law enforcement, corrections, or industrial / proprietary / contract security, customer/guest service, education, medical field, sales, non‑profit/community engagement, and/or coach/referee. Ability to successfully complete prescribed training during probationary period; attain and maintain Emergency Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifications as required by the Minnesota Emergency Medical Standards and Regulatory Board (MN EMSRB). Availability to work a fixed, seniority bid schedule including days, weekends, evenings, and overnights. Nice to Have A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit. Certification in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)/Barbara Schneider. Experience: Working with computer programs such as access control, alarm monitoring, computer aided dispatch, database programs, email, or incident report management. De‑escalating a difficult client, customer, or member of the public. Ability to: Prepare well‑written, detailed incident reports. Communicate effectively in stressful circumstances. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, Word), report management, and CCTV system software use. About the Department Identifies capital needs, responds to and supports capital projects identified by line departments. Develops and manages projects to construct new buildings, refurbish existing buildings, and maintain infrastructure. Operates and maintains buildings. Protects employees, contacts, and property. Contact Information Toufue Vue View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr