**Job Description** **Job Description:** Protects and safeguards patients, staff, other persons, assets and facilities within Essentia Health. Responsibilities include patrolling the healthcare environment to deter criminal activity, identify hazards, prevent incidents and safety accidents, detect and detain perpetrators and mitigate losses from the impact of incidents. Responding to emergencies, alarms, disasters, and threatening situations with violent, dangerous or combative persons are also primary job responsibilities. Will enforce medical campus rules and takes action to maintain order and prevent disruption or interference with medical center operations. **Education Qualifications:** **Educational Requirements:** + **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** **Required Qualifications:** + **3 years of progressively responsible security experience with demonstrated leadership experience.** **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** **Background Clearance under MN Statute 326.22** **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) and renewal not required** **Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:** + **Generous Paid Personal Leave: Ensuring you have time to refresh and recharge.** + **401(k) Savings Plan: Contribute to your future, with an annual matching contribution from Essentia Health.** + **Insurance Protection: Multiple options for life and disability coverage to keep you and your family safeguarded.** + **Invest in Your Education: Our tuition reimbursement program is designed to fuel your professional growth.** + **Supporting Families: Experience seamless adoption processes with our adoption assistance program.** + **Thrive with Our Wellness Program: Prioritizing your well-being in all aspects of life.** + **Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO): Because work-life balance matters.** + **Celebrate More: Enjoy extra time off during paid holidays and only occasional weekends worked.** + **Comprehensive Health Coverage: Choose from a variety of plans, including PPO and High Deductible healthcare options, complemented by dental insurance.** **Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey with us!** **Essentia Health** **To learn more about our communities** **Job Location:** Essentia Virginia Hospital **Shift Rotation:** Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** Day Shift/ **Hours Per Pay Period:** 80 **Compensation Range:** $48360 - $72550 / year **Union:** **FTE:** 1 **Weekends:** **Call Obligations:** **Sign On Bonus:** Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.