Armed Security Officer
Salem, OR, US
Safety / Security
Full Time
Job ID: #12303
Armed Security Officer
- Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
- Department: SH Security
- Position Type: Full Time
Job Summary
Are you committed to maintaining safety and security while upholding excellence? We are seeking a dedicated Armed Security Officer to help protect our staff, patients, and visitors. This role involves ensuring a safe and secure environment through vigilant monitoring, emergency response, and proactive security measures. If you have strong situational awareness, excellent judgment, and a commitment to public safety, we invite you to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Respond to high-priority situations, including security threats, utilizing effective prevention and intervention methods.
- Act as a first responder during emergency situations, maintaining a calm and organized approach to resolution.
- Support and manage safety protocols during critical incidents to ensure the well-being of staff, patients, and visitors.
- Participate in investigations and provide expert guidance for complex incidents.
- Ensure consistent, safe, and secure facilities and grounds through effective surveillance, patrol, and preventive methods.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, excellence and the values of Salem Health.
Essential Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
- Must possesses a valid driver’s license for a minimum of two (2) years.
- DPSST armed security certification, or ability to obtain within 30-days of hire.
- Successfully complete the Firearm Qualification Course within 30-days of hire.
- BLS within 3-months of hire.
- Successfully complete violence prevention and de-escalation course within 6-months of hire.
- CEW certification within 6-months of hire.
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in security, law enforcement, or military/police work required.
- Hospital security experience strongly preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires routine communications with hospital personnel, patients, visitors, physicians, and outside law enforcement personnel.
- Strong decision-making ability under pressure, composure in crisis situations, high level of integrity, unwavering commitment to upholding the law, strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, ability to remain calm under duress, good judgment, and the willingness to act decisively when necessary; all while adhering to ethical principles and prioritizing the safety of others.
- The ability to manage stress and anxiety in high-pressure situations, remaining calm and collected when facing threats or emergencies.
- Keen observation skills to identify potential risks and threats within the environment.
- The capacity to analyze situations quickly and make sound judgments based on available information.
- Dedication to protecting the assigned property and people, following established security protocols.
- Maintain a level of physical ability to meet the requirements of this position, perform required tasks like patrolling, quickly and timely responding to incidents, potentially engaging in physical confrontations, and ability to use appropriate level of force when required by the circumstances and as consistent with applicable law.
To ensure we select the most qualified individuals, we have established a rigorous, multi-step hiring process that emphasizes professionalism, integrity and fitness for duty, designed to identify top-tier professionals for this critical role.
Armed Campus Security Officer Hiring Process
The hiring process for Salem Health’s armed campus security officers is a comprehensive and competitive process. You must successfully complete all steps to be considered for employment.
Step 1: Application
Start by submitting your application online through Salem Health’s career portal. Be sure to provide complete and accurate information that highlights your qualifications.
Step 2: Initial Candidate Review
Our team will review your application to learn more about your background and experience. This step helps us understand how your skills align with the role.
Step 3: Initial Interview
If your application moves forward, you’ll participate in a phone or virtual interview with our hiring team.
Step 4: Physical Fitness Test
If your application moves forward, you’ll complete the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT). Salem Health contracts with the National Testing Network (NTN) to offer this test, which is designed to evaluate candidates on the essential physical capacities required to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position.
Click here to learn more about the Physical Fitness Test
Step 5: In-Person Interview
Upon successful completion of the Physical Fitness Test, you will be invited to an in-person interview with the hiring team.
Step 5: Conditional Offer of Employment
If you successfully complete the previous steps, you’ll receive a conditional offer of employment. This offer is contingent on successfully clearing the following evaluations and checks.
Step 6: Reference and Background Checks
- Professional References: We’ll ask you to provide references, which will be contacted.
- Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted.
Step 7: Psychological Evaluation
If you successfully clear Step 6, you’ll complete a psychological evaluation. Salem Health contracts with a 3rd party vendor to assess suitability for public safety work.
Step 8: Drug & Alcohol Screen
If you successfully clear Step 6, you’ll complete a drug and alcohol screen as part of our pre-boarding process.
About Salem Health:
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Video: Working at Salem Health
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
Armed Security Officer
- Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
- Department: SH Security
- Position Type: Full Time
Job Summary
Are you committed to maintaining safety and security while upholding excellence? We are seeking a dedicated Armed Security Officer to help protect our staff, patients, and visitors. This role involves ensuring a safe and secure environment through vigilant monitoring, emergency response, and proactive security measures. If you have strong situational awareness, excellent judgment, and a commitment to public safety, we invite you to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Respond to high-priority situations, including security threats, utilizing effective prevention and intervention methods.
- Act as a first responder during emergency situations, maintaining a calm and organized approach to resolution.
- Support and manage safety protocols during critical incidents to ensure the well-being of staff, patients, and visitors.
- Participate in investigations and provide expert guidance for complex incidents.
- Ensure consistent, safe, and secure facilities and grounds through effective surveillance, patrol, and preventive methods.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, excellence and the values of Salem Health.
Essential Job Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
- Must possesses a valid driver’s license for a minimum of two (2) years.
- DPSST armed security certification, or ability to obtain within 30-days of hire.
- Successfully complete the Firearm Qualification Course within 30-days of hire.
- BLS within 3-months of hire.
- Successfully complete violence prevention and de-escalation course within 6-months of hire.
- CEW certification within 6-months of hire.
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in security, law enforcement, or military/police work required.
- Hospital security experience strongly preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires routine communications with hospital personnel, patients, visitors, physicians, and outside law enforcement personnel.
- Strong decision-making ability under pressure, composure in crisis situations, high level of integrity, unwavering commitment to upholding the law, strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, ability to remain calm under duress, good judgment, and the willingness to act decisively when necessary; all while adhering to ethical principles and prioritizing the safety of others.
- The ability to manage stress and anxiety in high-pressure situations, remaining calm and collected when facing threats or emergencies.
- Keen observation skills to identify potential risks and threats within the environment.
- The capacity to analyze situations quickly and make sound judgments based on available information.
- Dedication to protecting the assigned property and people, following established security protocols.
- Maintain a level of physical ability to meet the requirements of this position, perform required tasks like patrolling, quickly and timely responding to incidents, potentially engaging in physical confrontations, and ability to use appropriate level of force when required by the circumstances and as consistent with applicable law.
To ensure we select the most qualified individuals, we have established a rigorous, multi-step hiring process that emphasizes professionalism, integrity and fitness for duty, designed to identify top-tier professionals for this critical role.
Armed Campus Security Officer Hiring Process
The hiring process for Salem Health’s armed campus security officers is a comprehensive and competitive process. You must successfully complete all steps to be considered for employment.
Step 1: Application
Start by submitting your application online through Salem Health’s career portal. Be sure to provide complete and accurate information that highlights your qualifications.
Step 2: Initial Candidate Review
Our team will review your application to learn more about your background and experience. This step helps us understand how your skills align with the role.
Step 3: Initial Interview
If your application moves forward, you’ll participate in a phone or virtual interview with our hiring team.
Step 4: Physical Fitness Test
If your application moves forward, you’ll complete the Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT). Salem Health contracts with the National Testing Network (NTN) to offer this test, which is designed to evaluate candidates on the essential physical capacities required to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position.
Click here to learn more about the Physical Fitness Test
Step 5: In-Person Interview
Upon successful completion of the Physical Fitness Test, you will be invited to an in-person interview with the hiring team.
Step 5: Conditional Offer of Employment
If you successfully complete the previous steps, you’ll receive a conditional offer of employment. This offer is contingent on successfully clearing the following evaluations and checks.
Step 6: Reference and Background Checks
- Professional References: We’ll ask you to provide references, which will be contacted.
- Background Check: A thorough background check will be conducted.
Step 7: Psychological Evaluation
If you successfully clear Step 6, you’ll complete a psychological evaluation. Salem Health contracts with a 3rd party vendor to assess suitability for public safety work.
Step 8: Drug & Alcohol Screen
If you successfully clear Step 6, you’ll complete a drug and alcohol screen as part of our pre-boarding process.
About Salem Health:
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind. We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Video: Working at Salem Health
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
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