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Security officer shares his five-year career experience at Children’s Minnesota

At Children’s Minnesota, we believe children always come first. They are awesomely resilient. Eternally optimistic. Totally fearless. They are what we want to be when we grow up. 

Philip Girdy, security officer, has been working at Children’s Minnesota for almost five years now. He is sharing all his favorite things about working at Children’s Minnesota below. 

What’s your position and how long have you been at Children’s Minnesota?

“I’m a security officer and I will have been at Children’s Minnesota for five years in November.” 

Philip Girdy, security officer at Children's Minnesota.

Tell us why you like your job and position. 

“I enjoy walking around [and] the support is amazing!”

What do you like about working in this field/department?

“I love that I get the opportunity to go around the hospital and build relationships with patients, family and staff. In my position here at Children’s Minnesota, I love that I get to help people and keep them safe at the same time.”

Why do you like working at Children’s Minnesota?

“The environment here is awesome. I can ask anyone questions and get answers.”

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