Public Safety Officer – St. Charles Health System | Bend, Oregon

St. Charles Health System is hiring a Public Safety Officer in Bend, Oregon. This part-time hospital security position helps protect patients, caregivers, visitors, facilities, and property while supporting a safe and respectful healthcare environment.

The Public Safety Officer conducts patrols, monitors entrances and security systems, responds to incidents, assists with emergency situations, and uses de-escalation skills when working with patients or visitors experiencing distress.

• Conduct routine and random patrols of hospital buildings, parking areas, and surrounding property.
• Monitor entrances and assist with metal-detector screening procedures.
• Observe security cameras, alarms, and access-control systems.
• Respond to disturbances, safety concerns, alarms, and emergency calls.
• Use verbal de-escalation and approved intervention techniques.
• Assist with emergency response, Code Gray incidents, and crowd control.
• Provide directions and professional assistance to patients, visitors, and caregivers.
• Enforce hospital safety policies and access restrictions.
• Document incidents and complete accurate security reports.
• Coordinate with hospital leadership, emergency responders, and law enforcement when necessary.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous security, public safety, military, healthcare, corrections, or customer-service experience may be preferred.
• Strong communication, observation, documentation, and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional during emergencies and emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to stand, walk, patrol, and respond throughout the assigned shift.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and an acceptable driving record may be required.

• Oregon DPSST Armed or Unarmed Security Professional certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of employer-required Code Gray, de-escalation, and emergency-response training.

• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Hours:
  
  Approximately 32 hours per week
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday
• Shift: 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
• Base pay: $21.11–$26.39 per hour
• Additional night, weekend, or shift differentials may apply.