Hospital Security Officer — Safe Campus (Part-Time)

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem Health’s Security team is seeking a Protective Officer to help maintain a weapon-free, safe environment across its Salem area sites. You’ll operate detection systems, enforce policies, and serve as a visible, trusted presence for patients, visitors and staff.

This part-time, non-exempt role involves monitoring, reporting, and coordinating with local law enforcement as needed while delivering excellent service and maintaining logs and communications to support campus safety.

Qualifications

• Successful candidate will have relevant experience in customer service, security, law enforcement, or military police work.
• DPSST unarmed certification obtained within one month of hire.
• NIMS HICS 100, 200, and 700 online certificates obtained within one year of hire.
• Healthcare security or customer service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the hospital’s weapon-free policy using advanced detection systems.
• Monitor and report safety or security concerns to supervisors and field officers.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement when necessary to support safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate logs and generate clear, timely incident and activity reports.
• Use radios, phones, and other communication tools to relay critical information.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Respond to questions and concerns with professionalism and courtesy.
• Stay alert and observant to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.

Skills

Customer service

Security

Law enforcement

Military police

Job description

Salem Health’s Security team is seeking a Protective Officer to help maintain a weapon-free, safe environment across its Salem area sites. You’ll operate detection systems, enforce policies, and serve as a visible, trusted presence for patients, visitors and staff.

This part-time, non-exempt role involves monitoring, reporting, and coordinating with local law enforcement as needed while delivering excellent service and maintaining logs and communications to support campus safety.