Protection Officer - Minneapolis, United States - Hennepin County Medical Center

Description

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484 bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics in Minneapolis and in suburban communities. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation.

SUMMARYUnder 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:

• Successful completion of two years of college or technical college course work in a criminal justice field (e.g., police science, law enforcement, corrections)

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• Two years of security experience, such as military police, industrial, proprietary or contract security experience within the last eight years

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• Two years of hospital experience (e.g., Health Care Assistant, Facilities, Environmental Services)

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• An approved equivalent combination of training and experience

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• Must successfully complete prescribed training during probationary period
• May be required to be eligible and obtain a Minnesota Class B driver's license

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.

Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Department: SecurityPrimary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = hours per pay period)Shift Detail: Day, Evening, Night, Every Other Weekend, RotatingJob Level: StaffEmployee Status: Regular Eligible for Benefits: YesUnion/Non Union: Union Job Posting: Apr

EEO/Disability/Veteran employer.