Protection Officer

Location Site: Salem Health, Main Campus, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, OR 97301
Department: SH Security
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours & Part Time, 24 hours
Start time/ Shift/Schedule: Various days and start times

Your role with us
Join Salem Health's Security team as a Protection Officer and make a meaningful impact by helping create a safe, welcoming, and weapon-free environment for everyone on campus. In this vital role, you'll operate advanced detection systems, enforce safety protocols, and serve as a trusted presence for patients, visitors, and staff. Your vigilance, clear communication, and commitment to exceptional service will help ensure a secure and supportive atmosphere throughout the hospital.

• Enforce the hospital's weapon-free policy using advanced detection systems
• Monitor and report safety or security concerns to supervisors and field officers
• Coordinate with local law enforcement when necessary to support safety protocols
• Maintain accurate logs and generate clear, timely incident and activity reports
• Use radios, phones, and other communication tools to relay critical information
• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients, visitors, and staff
• Respond to questions and concerns with professionalism and courtesy
• Stay alert and observant to ensure a safe and secure environment for all

• Relevant experience in security, law enforcement, or military police work is preferred. Experience in health care security and customer service is highly desirable.
• DPSST unarmed certification obtained within one (1) month of hire.
• NIMS HICS 100, 200, and 700 online certificates obtained within one (1) year of hire.

• 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

Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection and room to thrive.

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