Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Position Purpose:

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Baker City, OR is hiring a Protection Officer to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Schedule Information: This position will be scheduled for three 12-hour shifts during the day.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous security or military experience preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.
• Must obtain Private Security Certification in the State of Oregon within 30 days of hire.
• Must have active driving privileges.  If, during the course of employment, driving privileges change or colleague receives a driving citation, the colleague is required to notify their supervisor and/or HR.

What You Will Do:

• Maintain a secured environment in disasters, fires and/or bomb threats.
• Interact daily with public regarding safety, visitor control, thefts, and any security problems that might arise.
• Confront strangers and either directs them to the proper area or escorts them off the medical center campus.
• Conducts package inspection and checks property leaving the facility for proper authorization.
• Reports vulnerable situations, hazards, and/or equipment malfunctions to the proper department or persons for corrective action.
• Checks employee and service personnel for proper I.D.
•  In order to protect patients, visitors, and staff, Security staff may be required to physically restrain a person with the amount of force necessary for the protection of all persons involved in a combative situation.
• Operates motor vehicle, two-way radio, camera, and electronic surveillance equipment and demonstrates basic computer skills.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.