Security Officer - Security

Providence • Medford, OR

19h

About The Position

The Security Officer at Providence Medford Medical Center performs a variety of protective security duties to safeguard patients, visitors, staff, physicians, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. The role receives general direction from the Security Manager, Supervisor, or Lead Security Officer and enforces Providence Health & Services, facility, and security policies and regulations.

The Security Officer investigates reports of potential criminal conduct, responds to and assists with restraining patients, detains individuals when necessary or at the direction of a police officer, and provides protective services to high-risk areas. Mobile positions conduct vehicle and foot patrols, patient transports, site surveys, threat assessments, patient standbys, alarm and nuisance-call response, and special details, and may assist with training clinic personnel. The role may be required to support Providence or affiliated organizations within the Oregon Region.

Requirements

• Upon hire, hold an Oregon Private Security Armed/Unarmed Professional credential from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or an Oregon Private Security Unarmed Professional credential from the same agency.
• One year of experience using a personal computer with standard Microsoft applications.
• Upon request, provide proof of a driver's license and auto insurance if driving is necessary, and comply with applicable state driving laws and requirements.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in professionally related fields such as criminal justice, social work, psychology, or another social science.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of security or law-enforcement experience, such as corrections, police, reserve, or military police.
• Direct patient-care experience in a healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Protect patients, visitors, staff, physicians, property, and facilities from accidents, bodily harm, fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry.
• Enforce Providence Health & Services, facility, and security policies and regulations.
• Investigate reports of potential criminal conduct against staff, visitors, and property.
• Respond to and assist in restraining patients.
• Detain individuals when necessary or at the direction of a police officer.
• Provide protective services to high-risk areas.
• For mobile positions, conduct vehicle and foot patrols, patient transports, site surveys, threat assessments, patient standbys, alarm and nuisance-call response, and special details.
• Assist with training clinic personnel.
• Support Providence or affiliated organizations within the Oregon Region as required.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, ample parking.
• Medical Plan Assistance Program providing free or reduced-cost coverage for eligible caregivers and dependents who qualify based on household size and income.
• Tuition reimbursement and education programs, including select programs with 100% tuition paid and up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and master's degrees in the Guild catalog; required books and fees are covered or reimbursable for select schools up to program funding caps.
• Paid time off of up to 25 days per year for benefit-eligible caregivers.
• Retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions, alongside pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance Program with up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED