Flex Advanced Security Officer (Taser) – Tarian – Springfield, OR

Job Title: Flex Advanced Security Officer
Where: Springfield, Oregon
License Type: Unarmed Certification

Flex Advanced Security Officer (Taser) – Tarian – Springfield, Oregon

Tarian is hiring a Flex Advanced Security Officer (Taser) in Springfield, Oregon. This position pays $26.27 per hour and involves providing protective services, responding to incidents and helping maintain a safe environment for employees, patients, visitors and the public.

This is a flex position, so work hours and assigned locations may vary according to operational needs.

Job overview

• Company: Tarian
• Position: Flex Advanced Security Officer (Taser)
• Location: Springfield, Oregon
• Pay: $26.27 per hour
• Job type: Full-time, flex
• Work setting: Healthcare security
• Required equipment training: TASER and potentially firearm
• Job reference: 23449

What you’ll do

The Flex Advanced Security Officer provides security, customer assistance and emergency response services across assigned facilities. Responsibilities may include:

• Patrol public and restricted areas of the facility.
• Maintain a visible security presence to discourage crime and prohibited activity.
• Monitor buildings, parking areas, grounds, stairways and patient-care areas.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents.
• Assist employees, patients, visitors and members of the public.
• Use verbal de-escalation when interacting with individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral crises.
• Physically intervene or assist with restraints when necessary and permitted by policy.
• Escort individuals and support facility personnel.
• Identify suspicious activity, safety hazards and potential property damage.
• Write accurate incident and activity reports.
• Follow Tarian and client security procedures.
• Apply established use-of-force policies appropriately.
• Safely handle and maintain required security equipment.
• Travel between or become familiar with multiple facilities when assigned.

Minimum qualifications

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all applicable Oregon security licenses and job-specific certifications.
• Ability to complete Tarian’s new-hire orientation and required security training.
• Ability to complete and pass Basic TASER training.
• Strong communication, customer service and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and workplace correspondence.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, employees, vendors and members of the public.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to work a changing schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record when driving is part of the assignment.

Previous experience working with the public in a customer-service or protective-services environment is preferred.

Preferred experience

Tarian may give preference to applicants with education or experience in areas such as:

• Healthcare security
• Private security
• Criminal justice
• Law enforcement
• Corrections
• Military police
• Police academy training
• Crisis intervention
• Public-facing customer service

IAHSS Basic, Advanced and Supervisor certifications are preferred. Selected applicants may be required to complete applicable IAHSS certifications within one year of assignment.

TASER and armed-security requirements

Advanced Security Officers must be able to qualify with a TASER when initially assigned and complete required requalification training.

Applicants must also be able to:

• Obtain any required license or authorization to carry a TASER.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Tarian’s TASER policies.
• Participate in additional TASER training when required.
• Maintain applicable armed-security licenses or job-specific certifications.
• Safely handle a firearm when required by the assignment.

Although the position title specifically references a TASER, the employer’s description also includes firearm-handling responsibilities and armed-security licensing. Applicants should confirm the equipment and DPSST certification requirements for this particular assignment during the hiring process.

Physical and scheduling requirements

This can be a physically demanding security position. Officers may be required to:

• Stand or walk for most or all of a shift.
• Climb stairs, crouch, kneel, bend and reach.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies.
• Assist with restraining or lifting individuals.
• Move or lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Remain alert in both high-stress and slower-paced environments.
• Work varying shifts based on client and operational needs.
• Work weekends, holidays or any day of the week.
• Work more than 40 hours during certain assignments or staffing situations.

Benefits

Tarian lists a benefits package for eligible full-time employees that may include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Retirement-planning assistance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee recognition and reward programs
• Wellness benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Job-specific training and career-development opportunities

Benefit eligibility and availability may depend on employment status, location and assignment.

How to apply

Interested applicants should review the complete requirements and submit their application through Tarian’s official career website.

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