Uniformed Security Officer at USA 3M Company in Maplewood, Minnesota

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job Title
Uniformed Security Officer

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a diversity of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with 96,000 other curious, creative 3Mers.

“3M’s culture is driven by curious, spirited and collaborative people who are constantly asking ‘What if?’ And the many talents of 3Mers around the globe have me incredibly excited about what’s to come next.” – Kristen Ludgate, senior vice president of Human Resources at 3M

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role          
The person hired for the position of Uniformed Security Officer will assist in securing 3M’s assets and personnel through strategic preventative and reactive security measures in our Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).

As a Uniformed Security Officer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Monitor, operate, interpret, and interact with multiple technical tools to detect threats and risks to 3M’s personnel, assets, and reputation globally


• Manage incidents and emergency situations, including the execution of procedures, coordination of resources, and on-scene response


• Monitor and evaluate global geopolitical issues that could affect business operations or the security of personnel and assets, including terrorism, violent crime, natural disasters, travel issues, criminal trends, civil unrest, and workplace violence


• Assist in maintaining, populating, and evaluating intelligence databases and sources


• Conduct regular monitoring of online open source intelligence, social media platforms, the darkweb, and vendor tools for known and potential threats to 3M locations, employees, travelers, or assets and emerging incidents


• Provide professional and effective customer service to global internal and external customers


• Perform campus and building security patrols


• Complete incident and activity reports in a clear and concise manner


• Complete training for basic First Aid/CPR and AED


• Provide escorts to employees and visitors, as necessary


• Carry out all job duties and responsibilities in compliance with corporate policies and departmental procedures and standards


• Perform other related duties, as required


• This position will fill the vacancy for a 6:00pm - 6:00am shift with rotating days off

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution


• Two (2) years of experience in a security-related role in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution


• Experience in a GSOC environment


• Advanced security certifications


• Bilingual skills


• Strong communication and customer service skills, including ability respond in a professional and courteous manner to all requests for assistance from employees, customers, and visitors


• A current and valid driver’s license 


• Meticulous attention to detail, grammar, and style


• Uses good judgment and proven ability to work with highly confidential information


• Ability to lift and carry at least 35 pounds of emergency equipment


• Flexibility and ability to work all shifts (24/7 operations), willingness to work overtime, as needed


• Strong computer and security technology skills and comfortable with a changing high-tech work environment


• Strong interpersonal and listening skills; a great degree of emotional intelligence and maturity


• A strong team player with the ability to work independently, as needed


• A quick learner with the ability to multi-task


• Ability to build successful internal and external relationships and networks across cultures and industries

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: Is not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

Resources for You 

For more details on what happens before, during and after the interview process, check out the Insights for Candidates page at 3M.com/careers. 

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Twitter @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

3M is an equal opportunity employer.  3M  will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.

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