Security Lead

Must possess excellent multi-tasking abilities.
* Must be capable of prioritizing tasks and setting priorities in a fast paced multi-faceted environment.
* Excellent verbal writing and computer skills required.
* Must be able to prepare verbal and written reports.
* Must complete and pass use of force training within 30 days of hire.
* Must complete and pass Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training within 90 days of hire.
* Must be able to wear respiratory protection (N-95 respirator full face respirator and PAPR) be fit tested and able to pass respirator physical.
* Must possess a valid drivers license (must meet minimum criteria of Childrens Minnesota Fleet Safety Management policy).
* Must be able to successfully pass background checks of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS).

Education:
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
* Bachelors or Associates Degree in Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Business Psychology or Sociology preferred.

Experience:
* Prior experience in a security or public safety field preferred.
* Prior supervisory experience preferred.
* Prior experience responding and intervening in emergency situations such as crisis de-escalation intervention detainment of suspects reporting and investigating incidents and enforcing organizational policy preferred.
* Emergency Operations Center experience preferred.
* Healthcare knowledge/experience preferred.

License/Certification Preferences:
* POST skills completed International Association of Hospital Safety and Security (Basic) First Responder Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or OSHA first responder certifications preferred.
* Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) Physical Security Professional (PSP) Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Ability to lead staff including assigning work and recommending discipline.
* Ability to provide positive direction and motivate performance.
* Knowledge of leadership practices and procedures.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
* Strong customer service and results orientation.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
* Knowledge of security operations and procedures preferred.
* Must be able to use or learn computer programs for dispatching officers report writing information database look ups email access control and video monitoring systems.
* Ability to operate or learn to use two way radios telephone copier fax and pager notification systems.
* Ability to work independently and as a team.
* Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
* Ability to retain knowledge information and directions on an ongoing basis and communicate effectively with others.
* Ability to comprehend numerous policies procedures concepts and to be able to make decisions using discretion and interpretive judgment based on general and specific policies.
* Ability to maintain accurate records.
* Must be customer service oriented.
* Knowledge of verbal and physical de-escalation use of force continuum and arrest laws preferred
* Ability to walk and climb stairs.
* Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
* Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
* Ability to see and hear accurately in both day and nighttime conditions.
* Skill in operating portable radio devices.
* Ability to detect irregularities such as security breaches facility and safety hazards and emergency situations.
* Effectively contacts and interacts with emergency responders such as police fire and/or ambulance personnel as required.
* Ability to restrain or subdue an individual.
* Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Physical Demands

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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employees scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment drug screen background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.

Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color creed sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.About Childrens Minnesota

Childrens Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924 Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals nine primary care clinics multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .

Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy care delivery and promoting diversity equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.

Department Overview

Proudly serving as Minnesotas childrens hospital since 1924 Childrens Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota is the eighth-largest pediatric health care organization in the U.S. Each year Childrens provides care through nearly 13000 inpatient visits and more than 200000 emergency room and other outpatient visits. An independent not-for-profit health care provider Childrens has 319 staffed hospital beds and services available in all major pediatric specialties: emergency care; newborn and pediatric intensive care; outpatient and inpatient surgery; diagnostic services including radiology and laboratory; and special programs in the areas of respiratory cardiology cancer premature birth adolescent development child abuse and addition to our Minneapolis and St. Paul Campuses Childrens also includes Childrens West a pediatric care center in Minnetonka offering same-day surgery as well as diagnostic rehabilitative and developmental outpatient services; Childrens - Roseville an outpatient pediatric rehabilitation center; and Childrens Clinics - Woodwinds pediatric specialty clinics at the Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury.

Position Summary

The Security Lead position is responsible for the oversight of maintaining a safe and secure Childrens campus. The Security Lead will oversee security staff (officers and dispatchers) including assigning work coaching and recommending discipline. The Security Leads core role is to promote a safe environment for patients visitors and hospital employees.