Medical Center Protection Officer (Security)

Located in downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) is Minnesota's premier Level 1 Adult Trauma Center and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. Committed to creating a culturally competent and inclusive work and care environment for patients, families and staff, HCMC offers primary care and retail clinics throughout the Hennepin County metro area. We partner with our community, our patients and their families to ensure access to outstanding care. Our mission is to improve health and wellness through patient and community education, teaching and research.

SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has several openings for Medical Center Protection Officers in our Security department. This full-time position will work nights and every other weekend. Starting base pay is $28.25 an hour but can vary based on previous experience. There is also evening, night, and weekend shift differentials.

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in maintaining the safety and security of Medical Center facilities.

A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (contract/temporary workers and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects all buildings and grounds, as directed, to ensure that buildings are secure
• Maintains observation of areas following organized activities to keep records of any damage to property
• Notes and reports pertinent information concerning security control during the course of building and
• grounds inspection to supervisory staff
• Responds to requests for assistance in dealing with visitor and patient problems
• May assist in restraining agitated individuals or patients
• May physically restrain clients and provide secure escort
• May be required to administer emergency First Aid and/or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• May participate in formulation and implementation of safety and security procedures
• Explains safety and security procedures and may instruct employees in use of safety equipment or procedures
• Assists during safety drills
• Directs emergency evacuation until police/firemen arrive
• Checks and maintains safety and security equipment
• Secures building areas by locking and unlocking doors at scheduled times
• May physically expel unruly persons; prepares reports and maintains records
• Performs other related work as required, but only after appropriate training
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of two years of college or technical college course work - preferably course work in the criminal justice field (e.g., police science, law enforcement, corrections)

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• Two years of security experience, such as military police, industrial, proprietary or contract security experience within the last eight years

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• Two years of hospital experience(e.g., Health Care Assistant, Nursing, Facilities, Environmental Services)

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• An approved equivalent combination of training and experience

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• Must successfully complete prescribed training during probationary period
• May be required to be eligible and obtain a Minnesota Class B driver's license

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin County Medical Center for your employment. HCMC offers a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We're driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for your consideration in submitting an application.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin County Medical Center are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.