Safety Security Associate Officer – Legacy Health – Portland, OR
Oregon Security Guide · Portland, OR · 2 mo ago
Management$20.24–$28.93/hrFull-time
Legacy Health is hiring a full-time Safety Security Associate Officer at Emanuel Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.
About the role
This hospital security position helps maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the safety of patients, employees, visitors, and physicians.
- Protect hospital buildings, equipment, and other physical assets.
- Provide courteous assistance and information to visitors.
- Observe assigned areas, patients, or objects as directed.
- Staff security desks and screening stations when assigned.
- Operate X-ray scanners, walkthrough metal detectors, and handheld detectors.
- Conduct permitted searches of belongings or individuals when necessary.
- Write clear reports and communicate effectively with hospital personnel.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Security, corrections, military, first-responder, behavioral-health, emergency-room, or customer-service experience is preferred.
- Strong customer-service, communication, observation, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to remain attentive and manage busy screening or queue areas.
- A satisfactory driving record and valid state driver’s license are preferred.
Certifications
- A current Oregon DPSST unarmed professional certification—or temporary PS-20 certification—is required within 14 days of placement.
- Full unarmed certification must be obtained within 120 days of starting in the department.
- Healthcare Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association is also required within 14 days.
- Legacy-approved de-escalation training must be completed within 120 days.
Pay
$20.24–$28.93 per hour.
Schedule
12-hour day shifts for approximately 36 hours per week.