Safety Security Associate Officer

Legacy Health; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Health is seeking a Safety Security Associate Officer to help maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff at our Oregon facilities. You will monitor security, provide courteous information, and support security operations across Legacy properties.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, DPSST/unarmed certification within 120 days, and BLS, with prior security or first responder experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; DPSST certification requirements may vary by Legacy.
• BLS certification within 14 days of placement.
• DPSST unarmed certification must be obtained within 120 days of start date.
• Legacy de-escalation training certification within 120 days of start date, with recertification as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and security of patients, employees, visitors, and physicians.
• Provide courteous information as a resource to customers and visitors.
• Oversee security of Legacy Health property, including buildings and assets.
• Guard or observe designated areas; not authorized to arrest or restrain.
• May observe behavioral health patients or staff a desk position as needed.
• May staff Legacy Enhanced Security Screening stations (X-ray scanners, metal detectors, etc.).

Skills

Customer service

Queue management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Report writing

Attention to detail

Electronic systems navigation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

DPSST unarmed professional certification within 120 days

Legacy de-escalation training certification within 120 days

BLS from American Heart Association within 14 days

Job description

Overview

At Legacy, creating a safe and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff is a vital part of the care we provide. That sense of security lays the foundation for a positive experience across all our facilities. As an Safety Security Associate Officer, you will play a key role in fostering that environment by maintaining the safety and security of Legacy Health property, including buildings, equipment, and other assets. In this role, you will provide courteous assistance as an informational resource and may also be assigned to observe behavioral health patients or staff a security desk as needed.

If you’re committed to making life better for others and want to be part of a compassionate and community-focused team, we invite you to apply for this important position.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the safety and security of patients, employees, visitors, and physicians within the boundaries of Legacy Health.
• Provides courteous assistance as an informational resource to customers and visitors.
• Oversees the security of Legacy Health property, including buildings, equipment, and other physical assets.
• Assigned to guard or observe designated areas or objects; does not perform duties such as making arrests, unloading aircraft, or restraining patients.
• May be required to observe behavioral health patients or staff a desk position.
• May be posted at locations where a full Safety/Security Officer is not deemed necessary by the Safety and Security Director or Vice President of Environment of Care (EOC).
• May operate and staff Legacy Enhanced Security Screening stations, including:
  • X-ray scanners
  • Walkthrough metal detectors
  • Handheld metal detectors
  • Conducting physical searches of belongings and persons as needed

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Education requirements for DPSST certification may be different from Legacy's education requirements for this job.

Experience:

• Prior Corrections, Military, First Responder (law enforcement, fire services, EMS), Behavior Health/ER technician, or related Security experience preferred.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to effectively manage a high flow queue line.
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer programs and write legible and grammatically correct reports.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and remain aware of current surroundings.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Licensure

• Healthcare Provider BLS from the American Heart Association required within 14 days of placement.
• DPSST (Department of Public Safety Standards and Training) unarmed professional temporary certification (PS 20) or current DPSST unarmed professional certification required within 14 days of placement. The DPSST unarmed professional certification must be obtained within 120 days of the first day of placement in the department.
• Successful completion of Legacy’s approved de‑escalation training certification within 120 days of the first day of placement within the department and then recertification as defined by the course.
• Current valid applicable state driver’s license, and a driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements, is preferred.

Pay Range

USD $20.24 - USD $28.93 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here: www.legacyhealth.org/For-Health-Professionals/careers/benefiting-you