Security Officer - Security

Providence • Portland, OR

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About The Position

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

The officer investigates reports of potential criminal conduct involving Providence staff, visitors, or property; responds to and assists with restraining patients; detains individuals when necessary or at the direction of a police officer; and provides protective services in high-risk areas. Mobile positions conduct vehicle and foot patrols, patient transports, site surveys, threat assessments, patient standbys, alarm and nuisance-call responses, and special details, and assist with training clinic personnel. The officer 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.
• Have 1 year of experience using a personal computer with standard Microsoft applications.
• If driving is necessary for the role, comply with state driving laws and requirements and provide proof of a driver's license and auto insurance upon request.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework in a professionally related field such as criminal justice, social work, psychology, or another social science.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 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 involving Providence staff, visitors, or property.
• Respond to and assist with 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 responses, and special details.
• Assist in training clinic personnel.
• Support Providence or affiliated organizations within the Oregon Region when required.

Benefits

• Free, convenient, ample parking.
• TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit-eligible staff working within the Portland Service Area, with listed geographic exclusions.
• Medical Plan Assistance Program offering free or reduced-cost coverage to 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 eligible degrees within the Guild catalog; required books and fees are covered or reimbursable for select schools within the program funding cap.
• Paid Time Off of up to 25 days per year for benefit-eligible caregivers.
• Retirement program with employer match and discretionary contributions alongside employee pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax contributions.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program providing up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed