Security Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Pay Range: $21.99/hr - $30.58/hr

The Security Officer identifies crime, security and safety risks in and around facilities and initiates appropriate action to remove or reduce those risks. Under the immediate supervision of the Security Manager, the officer protects and assists all patients, visitors and employees. Must wear a bullet‑proof vest while on duty and be DPSST certified or eligible.

• Patrol hospital and grounds to prevent fires, theft, vandalism and respond to the security needs of personnel.
• Ensure only authorized personnel are admitted onto premises.
• Maintain current information in logs and write clear, concise logs.
• Respond to burglary, fire, panic, equipment alarms and code alerts.
• Report safety, fire and security hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections.
• Ensure all equipment issued is well maintained.
• Monitor and maintain CCTV, two‑way radio, and alarm systems.
• Prepare reports on crime, incidents, information and lost and found.
• Patrol Pacific University during off hours and provide backup per service contract agreement.
• Assist medical staff in controlling and restraining combative patients as necessary.
• Serve as "Personal Safety Attendant" for patients on a medical hold or psych plan of care.
• Stand by as requested to prevent disturbed or menacing patients, visitors, or others from becoming a danger to themselves or others.
• Conduct locks and unlocks of facilities as requested by staff.
• Provide escorts for visitors, patients and personnel to and from parking areas.
• Participate in performance improvement program.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Required:
  
  Two or more (2+) years’ experience in law enforcement or security.
• Preferred:
  Hospital security experience.

• Required:
  
  Must be DPSST certified within 90 days of hire.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret security reports, security periodicals, technical procedures, procedure manuals or government regulations.
• Ability to write detailed reports and log entries.
• Ability to respond effectively to the general public.
• Familiarity with applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Problem‑solving skills in varied, limited standardization contexts.
• Ability to interpret various instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Effective communication skills.
• Professional appearance that makes a good first impression.
• Preferred:
  Bilingual skills.

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.