Security Officer

Position Overview

Security Officer (full time, day shift position) at Providence Portland Medical Center.

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• Tri Met annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
• Medical Plan Assistance Program – provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify 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 masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
• Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive up to 25 days per year
• Retirement – The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre‑tax (and/or Roth after‑tax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Lyra Caregiver Assistance program – Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

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 will conduct vehicle and foot patrols, patient transports, site surveys, threat assessments, patient standbys, alarm/nuisance call response, special details and assist in training of clinic personnel.

May be required to support any Providence or affiliated organizations within the Oregon Region.

• Oregon Private Security Armed/Unarmed Professional – Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training upon hire, or
• Private Security Temporary Work Permit PS‑20 upon hire
• Driving may be necessary as part of this role; caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving; proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.
• 1 year experience using personal computer with standard Microsoft applications.

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

Our best‑in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Pay Range: $22.44 – $34.33 per hour. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best…