Security Officer

Security Officer – Providence Portland Medical Center

Job Category
:
Facilities Security/Safety

Job Function
:
Facilities

Job Schedule
:
Full time, Day Schedule

Pay Range
: $21.16 – $32.37

Work Location
: 4805 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR

Requisition : 405523

Receives general direction from the Security Manager, Supervisor or Lead Security Officer, performs 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. Enforces PH&S, facility and security policies and regulations. Investigates reports of potential criminal conduct against PH&S staff, visitors, staff, and property; responds and assists in 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/nuisance call responses, special details, and assist in training clinic personnel. May be required to support any Providence or affiliated organizations within the Oregon region.

• Protect patients, visitors, staff, physicians, property, and facilities.
• Enforce PH&S, facility, and security policies and regulations.
• Investigate potential criminal conduct and respond to incidents.
• Assist in restraining patients and detaining individuals when necessary.
• Conduct vehicle and foot patrols, patient transports, site surveys, threat assessments, patient standbys.
• Respond to alarm/nuisance calls and special details.
• Assist in training clinic personnel.
• Support Providence or affiliated organizations within the Oregon region as required.

• Oregon Private Security Armed/Unarmed Professional certification or Private Security Temporary Work Permit PS‑20 upon hire.
• Driving may be necessary; provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.
• 1 year of experience using personal computer with standard Microsoft applications.

• College‑level coursework in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or any social science.
• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of Security/law enforcement experience such as corrections, police, reserve, and military police.
• Direct patient care experience in a healthcare industry.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including free parking, Tri Met annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for eligible staff within the Portland Service Area, medical plan assistance, tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for select programs, paid time off up to 25 days per year, retirement plan with contributions, Lyra Caregiver Assistance program with up to 25 counseling sessions per year, and more.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.