Security Officer*

Job Description:

Security Officer – Cottage Grove, MN

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
Promote a safe and secure workplace by adhering to and upholding established corporate policies and security procedures in order to protect people, property, information and other corporate assets. Monitor, coordinate and respond to emergency incidents as needed. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Work in a team environment, generally rotating shifts on a weekly basis.

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

• Promoting a safe and secure workplace by monitoring and controlling access and egress of all individuals at 3M Cottage Grove
• Developing and utilizing a working knowledge of transportation information systems in order to assist in proper processing of inbound and outbound shipments
• Responding to, coordinating, and mobilizing resources to address emergency situations (e.g., fires, medical emergencies, dangerous spill/emission events, severe weather, bomb threats, and trespass/intrusion on 3M site, theft, and failure of major equipment or systems).
• Responding to the needs and requests of clients in a professional manner to foster employee safety and corporate goodwill.
• Act as liaison between business units and other internal and external resources and outsourced service providers.

Company Vehicle

This position requires driving a company vehicle, which will require pre-employment and ongoing review of motor vehicle history for candidates who are offered and hired for this position.

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 customer service experience in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Current, Valid Driver’s license

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

• One (1) year of security related experience in a private, public, government or military environment. 
• Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office products, and comfortable with learning other software systems
• Experience with Security related systems including video monitoring and access control
• Knowledgeable of transportation related regulations and documentation
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, nights, weekends and holidays as required
• Understand and carry out instruction, maintain a professional image, and work in a team environment is critical to the success of the organization.

Location: On-site Cottage Grove, MN

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic travel

Relocation Assistance: Not authorized

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

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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 $58,416 - $71,397, 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 07/28/2026 To 08/27/2026 Or until filled

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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/

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