Security Officer
About the role
As a Security Officer at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, you will perform a variety of security protective duties to protect patients, visitors, staff, physicians, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. You will enforce PH&S, facility, and security policies and regulations, investigate reports of potential criminal conduct, assist in restraining patients, detain individuals when necessary, and provide protective services to high-risk areas.
Mobile positions will conduct vehicle and foot patrols, patient transports, site surveys, threat assessments, patient standbys, alarm/nuisance call response, special details, and assist in training clinic personnel. You may be required to support any Providence or affiliated organizations within the Oregon Region.
Responsibilities
- Protect patients, visitors, staff, physicians, property, and facilities from accidents, harm, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
- Enforce PH&S, facility, and security policies and regulations.
- Investigate reports of potential criminal conduct against PH&S staff, visitors, and property.
- Respond and assist in restraining patients; detain individuals when necessary or at the direction of a police officer.
- Provide protective services to high-risk areas.
- Conduct vehicle and foot patrols, patient transports, site surveys, threat assessments, and alarm/nuisance call responses.
- Assist in training clinic personnel and perform special details as required.
Requirements
- Oregon Private Security Armed/Unarmed Professional certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or
- Oregon Private Security Unarmed Professional certification from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or
- Private Security Temporary Work Permit PS-20 upon hire.
- Driving may be necessary; compliance with all state laws and requirements for driving, including proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.
- 1 year of experience using personal computers with standard Microsoft applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- College-level coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or any social science.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 1 year of security/law enforcement experience (e.g., corrections, police, reserve, military police).
- Direct patient care experience in a healthcare industry.
Benefits
- Free, convenient, and ample parking.
- Medical Plan Assistance Program: provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and eligible dependents based on household size and income.
- Tuition reimbursement/education: includes 100% tuition-paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and master’s degrees within the Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools up to the program funding cap.
- Paid Time Off: up to 25 days per year for benefit-eligible caregivers.
- Retirement: employer-matched 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary contributions.
- Lyra Caregiver Assistance Program: up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.
- Comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, and time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues).
- Voluntary benefits and well-being resources.
Pay
The base pay range for this position is $20.92 - $32.00 per hour. Additional compensation may be available, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Schedule
Full-time (36 hours per week), variable schedule.