Security Supervisor

About the role

The Security Supervisor oversees day-to-day security operations and supervises security staff at assigned Essentia Health facilities to ensure the safety of patients, staff, visitors, and property. This role coordinates staffing coverage, ensures training and policy compliance, responds to non-routine security situations, and supports operational readiness and communication across the security team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees security operations and supervises security staff at assigned Essentia Health facilities.
• Ensures assigned members are fulfilling mission requirements supporting the protection and safeguard of patients, staff, and all other persons along with physical assets and facilities.
• Schedules personnel to assure adequate security coverage on shifts.
• Ensures ongoing job training for assigned officers is completed and enforces security officer standards and enforcement of medical center rules, policies and procedures.
• Takes immediate actions to remedy security situations not covered by standard operating procedures.
• Inspects and ensures the operability of equipment.
• Maintains open communication channels between management and staff.
• Ensures security officers are complying with Essentia expectations.

Requirements

Education: Associates degree in law enforcement, criminology, or equivalent OR 5 years' experience in Healthcare Security. Completion of training and competency in operation of Essentia Health Security and Emergency Preparedness Programs within 3 months of hire.

Experience: 3 years of progressively responsible security experience with demonstrated leadership experience.

Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license; Completion of Basic Training for Healthcare Security Officers from the International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (required within 1 year of hire); renewal not required.

Benefits

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

Pay

Compensation Range: $25.22 - $37.83

Schedule

This position is scheduled Monday - Friday. Anticipated start time could fluctuate between 8:00‑10:30 am, and end time could fall between 4:00 pm‑6:00 pm (8‑hour shift from start, usually 4:30 pm‑6:00 pm). May be asked to work later or earlier if shift coverage is needed. Shift rotation includes day, evening, and night shifts. Weekends work as needed. No call obligation.