Job Description:

Job Description:

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 
As a 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:

• Monitoring, operating, interpreting, and interacting with multiple technical tools to detect threats and risks to 3M’s personnel, assets, and reputation globally


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


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


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


• Performing campus and building security patrols

This position will fill the vacancy for a 6:00pm - 6:00am shift with rotating days off and willingness to work overtime, as needed.

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


• A current and valid driver’s license 


• 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

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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