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Description:

Position Purpose:

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Ontario, 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 as needed for 12-hour shifts on both days and nights.

• This is a non-benefited position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Previous security or military experience preferred but not required.

• 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.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Saint Alphonsus Health System is proud to be named one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health. The study analyzes system metrics from publicly available clinical, operational and patient perception of care data at more than 300 health systems across the country.
• Saint Alphonsus Health System has the region's most advanced Trauma Center, which recognizes our dedication to providing the highest quality, most optimal care for all critically ill and injured patients.

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.