Security Officer
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Fairview Health Services
MN
Summary
The Security Officer patrols hospital facilities to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and staff while documenting daily activities. They respond to service calls and assist in managing potentially violent or high-risk situations using physical control and de-escalation techniques.
Job Description
Job Overview
Job Overview
Fairview is hiring a Security Officer at our Fairview St. John's location in Maplewood, MN. In this role, you’ll be the calm, confident presence that helps patients, visitors, and staff feel safe from the moment they walk through the doors. You’ll patrol the hospital, respond to calls for service, assist with difficult or high-risk situations, and proactively prevent theft or vandalism—while delivering strong customer service every step of the way.
This is a 0.7 FTE day-shift position (56 hours per pay period) with an every other weekend rotation. Starting pay is $25.50 per hour and increases with experience, plus shift differentials and a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, a 403(b), and annual merit increases. If you bring security, law enforcement, or military experience—and thrive in fast-paced environments that require teamwork, sound judgment, and professionalism—this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact every day.
Schedule:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 0700 - 1500
Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 0700 -1500
Responsibilities
- Patrols designated areas according to established procedures and documents patrols in daily shift reports.
- Documents daily activities in report writing system.
- Provides assistance to patients, visitors and staff.
- Responds to calls for services.
- Assists in the control (often physical) of potentially violent individuals which requires strength, stamina, flexibility and critical thinking.
- Works with potentially unpredictable individuals requiring that teamwork and communication with other security officers.
- Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
- Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
Required Qualifications
Experience/Education
One of the following is required for hire:
- 2 years of security, military, or law enforcement experience
- Associate's degree in a related field and 1 year of security, military or law enforcement experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
Licensure
- Drivers License Valid Class D Driver’s License and DMV record which meets Fairview Insurability requirements for assignments that require the operation of a motor vehicle
Organizational Expectations
- Pass pre-assignment training within probationary period.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years Hospital Security Experience
- Certified Peace Officer (POST)
- Emergency Med Tech Basic (EMT-B)
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Fairview Health Services is Minnesota’s choice for healthcare. We’re an industry-leading, award-winning, nonprofit offering a full network of healthcare services. Our broad network is designed to be ready for our patients’ every need, while delivering quality care with compassion.
Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.
We’re built on a tradition of compassionate care. This is our home, and our patients are our neighbors. We’re here to heal, we’re here for you.
We are part of M Health Fairview, an expanded academic health system that represents a collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The partnership combines the university’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine.
Together, we’re expanding access to world-class, patient-centered care through our 10 hospitals, 60 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, pharmacies, home care, hospice, and medical transportation service.
Fairview also operates the Ebenezer senior living communities and offers Employer Solutions such as EAP and pharmacy benefit management.
Search for jobs and apply at https://www.fairview.org/careers.
Founded
1917
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Fairview Health Services is Minnesota’s choice for healthcare. We’re an industry-leading, award-winning, nonprofit offering a full network of healthcare services. Our broad network is designed to be ready for our patients’ every need, while delivering quality care with compassion.
Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.
We’re built on a tradition of compassionate care. This is our home, and our patients are our neighbors. We’re here to heal, we’re here for you.
We are part of M Health Fairview, an expanded academic health system that represents a collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The partnership combines the university’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine.
Together, we’re expanding access to world-class, patient-centered care through our 10 hospitals, 60 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, pharmacies, home care, hospice, and medical transportation service.
Fairview also operates the Ebenezer senior living communities and offers Employer Solutions such as EAP and pharmacy benefit management.
Search for jobs and apply at https://www.fairview.org/careers.
Founded
1917
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN