Security Officer

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@hennepincounty.gov

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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@hennepincounty.gov

Why work here? Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including: Meaningful work Public service Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents. Employee Benefits Summary Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility . If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here .

• Meaningful work Public service Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success
• Public service Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success
• Competitive pay Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success
• Work-life balance Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success
• Generous benefits Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success
• Opportunities to grow Commitment to your success
• Commitment to your success

Availability to work a fixed, seniority bid schedule including days, weekends, evenings, and overnights.

Note: You must attach a resume in order to be considered for these positions.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

Availability to work a fixed, seniority bid schedule including days, weekends, evenings, and overnights.

Note: You must attach a resume in order to be considered for these positions.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

Note: You must attach a resume in order to be considered for these positions.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

Note: You must attach a resume in order to be considered for these positions.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

These positions require you to be certified during the probationary period:

By MN EMSRB as an EMR or EMT-B (training provided).

State requirements can be found here .

In Defensive Tactics (training provided).

Are you willing and able to meet and maintain these requirements?

• Yes
• No
• I have two or more years of college or technical college course work in a criminal justice field (e.g., police science, law enforcement, corrections, and/or security management).
• I have a combination of related experience and/or education to equal two years.
• None of the above.
• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• Access control
• Alarm monitoring
• Computer aided dispatch
• Database programs
• Email
• Incident report management
• None of the above
• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more
• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
• Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com