Security Lead-Nights

About Children's Minnesota

Children's 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, Children's Minnesota serves 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 the region, Children's Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children's hospital.

Department Overview

Proudly serving as Minnesota's children's hospital since 1924, Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota is the eighth-largest pediatric health care organization in the U.S. Each year, Children's provides care through nearly 13,000 inpatient visits and more than 200,000 emergency room and other outpatient visits. An independent, not-for-profit health care provider, Children's 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 respiratory, cardiology, cancer, premature birth, adolescent development, child abuse, and epilepsy. In addition to the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses, Children's includes Children's West in Minnetonka, Children's - Roseville, and Children's Clinics - Woodwinds in Woodbury.

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee security staff (officers and dispatchers), including assigning work, coaching, and recommending discipline
• Promote a safe environment for patients, visitors, and hospital employees
• Maintain a safe and secure campus

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's or Associate's 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

Licenses & Certifications

• POST skills completed preferred
• International Association of Hospital Safety and Security (Basic) preferred
• 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
• Valid driver's license (must meet minimum criteria of Children's Minnesota Fleet Safety Management policy)
• 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 pass respirator physical
• Must successfully pass background checks of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) and Department of Human Services (DHS)

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