Uniformed Security Officer

Job Description:

Uniformed Security Officer - Overnights

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 wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. 

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

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Uniformed Security Officer, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people worldwide. 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

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)

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

• Current, valid Driver’s License.

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

• Experience in a GSOC environment

• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour night shift schedule, including 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during one week, followed by Wednesday and Thursday during the second week.

• 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

• 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

Work location:

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN

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. 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $53,592 - $65,501, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/06/2026 To 08/05/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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