Senior Security Officer - Security

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking - Free, convenient

TriMet annual pass for eligible staff

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yr

Paid Time Off up to 25 days/yr

Retirement plan with employer match

Lyra Caregiver Assistance program

Job summary

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized security/law enforcement academy or equivalent.
• Five additional FEMA EMI courses from Security Services Approved Course List.
• Oregon Private Security certification upon hire (Armed/Unarmed) or Temporary Work Permit.
• Possession of a valid driver license and ability to provide proof of insurance upon request.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate level security protection for patients, visitors, staff, physicians, property and facilities.
• Respond to incidents, restrain when necessary, and coordinate with police as directed.
• Support Providence facilities within the Oregon region as needed.

Skills

Security operations

MS Office

Education

Certified law enforcement academy / equivalent

FEMA EMI courses completed

Oregon Security Certifications (armed/unarmed)

Driver license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Senior Security Officer (full time, night shift position) at Providence Portland Medical Center

Benefits

• Free, convenient, and ample parking
• TriMet 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/orRoth aftertax) 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 intermediate level technical 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. May be required to support any Providence or affiliated organizations within the Oregon Region.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of one of the following:
  • Certified law enforcement academy, such as corrections, police, reserve or military police, or
  • Completion of certified military training, or
  • Healthcare Security Officer Advanced or Supervisor Certification through IAHSS.
• Coursework/Training: Successful completion of 5 additional FEMA Emergency Management Institute Courses from Security Services Approved Course List.
• Upon hire: Oregon Private Security Armed/Unarmed Professional - Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or
• Upon hire: Oregon Private Security Unarmed Professional - Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, or
• Upon hire: Oregon Private Security Temporary Work Permit
• Upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
• 3 years of experience in security or law enforcement in lieu of associates degree
• Experience using personal computer with standard Microsoft applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training: College level coursework in professionally related fields such as criminal justice, social work, psychology or any social science.
• Associate's degree
• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Direct patient experience in a healthcare industry.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefitsare 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 Missionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.