Medical Center Protection Officer (Security)

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY

Hennepin Healthcare has several openings for Medical Center Protection Officers in our Security department. This full-time position will work nights and every other weekend. Starting base pay is $29.14 an hour but can vary based on previous experience. There is also evening, night, and weekend shift differentials.

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in maintaining the safety and security of Medical Center facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects all buildings and grounds, as directed, to ensure that buildings are secure
• Maintains observation of areas following organized activities to keep records of any damage to property
• Notes and reports pertinent information concerning security control during the course of building and
• grounds inspection to supervisory staff
• Responds to requests for assistance in dealing with visitor and patient problems
• May assist in restraining agitated individuals or patients
• May physically restrain clients and provide secure escort
• May be required to administer emergency First Aid and/or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• May participate in formulation and implementation of safety and security procedures
• Explains safety and security procedures and may instruct employees in use of safety equipment or procedures
• Assists during safety drills
• Directs emergency evacuation until police/firemen arrive
• Checks and maintains safety and security equipment
• Secures building areas by locking and unlocking doors at scheduled times
• May physically expel unruly persons; prepares reports and maintains records
• Performs other related work as required, but only after appropriate training
   

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications: