Hourly Capitol Security Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Class: Capitol Complex Security Officer

Agency: Public Safety Dept

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: No

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and classification). Eligible employees should apply through Employee Self-Service and confirm their bid by emailing megan.lund@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 08/11/2026.

Date Posted: 08/05/2026

Closing Date: 08/18/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME

Division/Unit: Capitol Security / Capitol Security

Work Shift/Work Hours: Variable Shifts

Days of Work: Variable Days

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $24.02 - $33.11 / hourly; $50,153 - $69,133 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME

Work Area: 50 Sherburne Avenue G-27, Saint Paul, MN

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple positions at this location.

This position exists to protect life and property; to create and maintain a safe and secure environment; and prevent disruption of business of government agencies; through active intervention and observation, education, and enforcement on the Capitol complex.

Capitol Security officers get a first hand view of how the three branches of Minnesota Government work: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience as a Security Officer, Crime Prevention Officer, or Peace Officer; OR
• One (1) year of customer service-related experience in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma/GED and a valid Driver's License.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with the public and stakeholders.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions, speak, read, and understand the English language sufficiently to read and apply security procedures, write reports, and interact with customers.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal first aid/CPR training (Red Cross or equivalent)
• One (1) year of experience as a security officer, crime prevention officer, correctional officer, or peace officer
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook computer applications
• Working knowledge of the Capitol complex and associated grounds
• Bilingual

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as files boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Prolonged standing, walking long distances and the ability to run and/or climb stairs and ladders.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

1. Criminal History Check
2. Reference Check
3. Fingerprints (MNJIS)
4. Driver's License Check
5. Hearing Assessment
6. Vision Assessment
7. US Citizenship Check
8. Tax Filing Status
9. SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former state employees only)

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.