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Legacy Health Security Jobs in Oregon

A verified guide to Legacy Health safety and security careers, current Oregon openings, published pay, role levels, DPSST requirements, benefits and application strategy.

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Last verified: July 21, 2026 · Listings, pay and schedules can change without notice.

EMPLOYER TYPE

Local nonprofit health system

CURRENT OPENINGS

6 current openings

OBSERVED PAY SPAN

$19.84–$38.77/hr

CURRENT CITIES

Portland + Tualatin

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Current Legacy Health security openings

6 current openings

Employer overview

Legacy Health is a local, nonprofit health system serving northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. Legacy’s careers information describes six hospitals systemwide, dedicated children’s care at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel, more than 70 clinics and additional work settings including Unity Center for Behavioral Health.

Security roles sit within Environment of Care Security Services and use Safety Security job titles. The work combines facility protection with a healthcare service mindset: keeping patients, employees, visitors, physicians, buildings, equipment and other assets safe while remaining an approachable information and support resource.

Current openings show a defined path from associate-level assignments to experienced officer, specialized behavioral-health and dispatch work. That makes Legacy one of the more clearly structured hospital-security employers in the Portland region.

Search these Legacy titles

Safety Security Associate Officer
Safety Security Officer II
Safety Security Behavioral Health Officer
Safety Security Dispatcher
Environment of Care Security Services

Legacy Health locations in Oregon

Legacy Health’s hospital list includes five adult medical-center campuses in Oregon, with Randall Children’s Hospital located on the Legacy Emanuel campus. Security opportunities can also appear at Unity Center and other Legacy facilities.

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center — Portland
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center — Portland
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center — Tualatin

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center — Gresham
Legacy Silverton Medical Center — Silverton
Randall Children’s Hospital — Legacy Emanuel campus, Portland

Additional relevant setting: Unity Center for Behavioral Health in Portland currently has a specialized Safety Security Behavioral Health Officer opening. Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is part of the system but is located in Vancouver, Washington.

Portland security jobs

Gresham security jobs

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Understanding the Legacy security role ladder

ENTRY / ASSOCIATE

Associate Officer

Focuses on observation, information support, designated posts, patient observation, desk coverage and enhanced security screening. Related experience and customer service are preferred.

EXPERIENCED

Officer II

Requires two years of qualifying corrections, military, first-responder, behavioral-health/ER technician or related security experience—or one year as a Legacy Associate Security Officer—plus public-contact experience.

SPECIALIZED

Behavioral Health

Adds crisis-intervention, addiction and behavioral-health experience, least-restrictive de-escalation, emotional regulation and multidisciplinary teamwork in adult and adolescent care settings.

COORDINATION

Dispatcher

Coordinates assistance requests, monitors communication channels, dispatches resources, maintains logs and reports, and supports emergency response across multiple Legacy campuses.

Qualifications, training and Oregon DPSST

Common posting requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Strong verbal and written communication
Customer service and comfort with heavy public contact
Accurate computer-based logs and incident reports
Attention to surroundings and detail
Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions
Driver’s license and acceptable driving record for roles that require it

Credential timeline shown in listings

PS-20 temporary certification or current Oregon DPSST unarmed professional certification may be required upon placement or within 14 days, depending on the role.
The Associate Officer and Officer II listings require full DPSST unarmed professional certification within 120 days of starting in the department.
Healthcare Provider BLS is required within 14 days for the verified officer roles.
Legacy-approved de-escalation training is generally required within 120 days.
Role-specific physical-control and behavioral-health training may also apply.

Important: certification timing differs by Legacy role. Read the individual posting before applying and use Oregon DPSST as the authority for state certification rules.

Read the 2026 DPSST guide

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Benefits and schedule reality

Legacy Health says benefit-eligible positions budgeted for 24 or more hours per week may include medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, sick time and vacation. Offerings vary by role, status, location, service and union coverage.

Potential benefits

Medical, prescription, dental and vision
Life and disability insurance
403(b) employee savings and 401(a) match savings
Paid time off, sick time and vacation
Continuing education and development
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees after one year

Current opening caveat

The five verified openings were on-call, 0.00 FTE roles. Do not assume they qualify for the benefits available to positions budgeted for 24 or more weekly hours. Confirm eligibility during the hiring process.

On-call listings did advertise a 10% differential and variable scheduling, with several noting weekends, holidays, call or standby obligations.

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How to apply at Legacy Health

Find the exact role

Search the all-careers portal using “Safety Security” and target city or campus.

Create a profile

Use Legacy’s electronic application system to save information and submit applications.

Track and alert

Prepare for contact

Interview and post-offer steps can vary, so follow recruiter instructions and the individual posting.

Legacy states that applications must be submitted electronically; emailed, faxed or mailed resumes are not accepted in place of the online application. Former employees should use the external applicant portal.

Make your application competitive

For Associate Officer

Lead with customer service, observation and clear communication.
Show comfort with screening, controlled access, queues or public-facing posts.
List related security, corrections, military, first-responder or behavioral-health experience even when it is preferred rather than required.
State your DPSST status accurately, including PS-20 if applicable.

For Officer II or specialized roles

Make qualifying years of experience easy to verify.
Use examples of de-escalation, sound judgment, accurate reporting and teamwork.
For Unity, emphasize behavioral-health exposure and least-restrictive crisis response.
For dispatch, emphasize prioritization, multi-channel communications, logs and emergency coordination.

Prepare three interview stories

A time you de-escalated a tense public interaction while preserving dignity.
A time you noticed a safety concern, acted within policy and documented it clearly.
A time you coordinated with a team during a fast-moving or emergency situation.

Use the STAR format—situation, task, action and result—and be precise about your personal role.

Frequently asked questions

Is Legacy Health hiring security officers in Oregon?

Yes. Five Oregon Safety/Security openings were verified on July 21, 2026 across Portland and Tualatin. Availability can change quickly, so confirm each role in the official portal.

How much does Legacy Health pay security officers?

The five verified listings ranged from $19.84 to $38.77 per hour across different associate, officer, behavioral-health and dispatcher roles. Each job has its own narrower range. Published evening, night and weekend differentials may apply.

Can I start at Legacy Health without a permanent DPSST card?

Some verified officer postings allow a DPSST PS-20 temporary certification or current unarmed certification within 14 days, followed by full certification within 120 days. Other roles require the PS-20 or current certification upon placement. Always follow the exact posting and official DPSST rules.

What is the difference between Associate Officer and Officer II?

The Associate role is the more accessible entry point and lists related experience as preferred. Officer II requires two years of qualifying external experience or one year as a Legacy Associate Security Officer, plus significant public-contact experience.

Do the current on-call jobs include benefits?

Do not assume they do. Legacy says benefits are generally provided for positions budgeted at 24 or more hours per week, while the verified openings were on-call roles showing 0.00 FTE. Ask the recruiter to confirm eligibility.

Sources and verification

This profile was last checked on July 21, 2026. Core sources:

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