What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer position at Asante?
Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.0 | Flexible Workforce/On Call | Variable Hours/Variable Days
For this position, coverage is needed for both day and night shifts - with the primary need being on night shifts. In this role, the Security Officer would cover the main hospital (12-hour shifts) and could also cover the Behavioral Health Unit (10-hour shifts). Flexibility to both day and night shifts as well as working weekends in required.
This Flexible Workforce position pays an additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate. You will also make extra money per hour (shift differentials) when working swing, night, and weekend hours:
- $2.25 extra per hour between 11:00pm and 7:00am (Nights)
- $1.33 extra per hour between 3:00pm and 11:00pm (Swing Shift)
- $1.16 extra per hour for weekend shifts
Position Summary
The Security Officer is primarily responsible for the safety of patients, guests, and employees, and the protection of property. They will patrol assigned areas alert for safety hazards, guest difficulties, accidents, disorderly persons, theft, assaultive behaviors, or other situations or conditions which may affect the overall security of the organization.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate Degree in Criminology, Psychology, or related field, preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of security, law enforcement, military, or other related security experience is required. Please Note: Graduation from an approved law enforcement academy will be considered in lieu of experience.
Taser Training: Employees must complete appropriate taser training before they are released to work any shifts. Information on this training will be provided upon hire.
Licensure/Certifications
- DPSST: Valid Temporary or Permanent Unarmed or Armed Security Certification from the Department of Public Safety and Standards Training is required upon start.
- DL: Possession of a valid Driver ’s License with proof of safe driving record for the past ten years and proof of insurance is required. Must obtain Oregon Driver ’s License within 30 days of moving to Oregon (if applicable).
What We Offer Our Flexible Workforce (Per diem/On-call)
- Competitive starting wage.
- An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position).
- Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan.
- Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution.
Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don ’t matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. For more on our story and award-winning health care, click HERE .
More About Asante and Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante ’s entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values – traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence – Respect – Honesty – Service – Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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