Cit Security Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description The Facility Services department is seeking multiple Security Officers to work in various Hennepin County locations. Security Officers work in a variety of assignments to provide a safe and secure environment for all Hennepin County employees and customers. Candidates will go through a paid, extensive training program before they are assigned to their respective locations; training continues once they are assigned.

The salary range for these positions are $58,240.00 - $80,184.00 Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program. Find us here at upcoming career fairs

Location and hours: These positions are located at various Hennepin County owned and leased locations. Work hours will 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. Need to have: One of the following: Two years or more of college or technical college course work 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. AND 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: The Hennepin County Facility Services Department provides a full range of facility services for county programs and services. 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 About Hennepin County: Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota.

Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture.

This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here. This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Watch this video for application best practices and tips. Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact: Toufue Vue Toufue.Vue@hennepin.us.