Oregon Security Employer Profile · Verified July 21, 2026
Salem Health Security Jobs in Oregon
A practical, source-checked guide to Security Officer work at Salem Hospital—including current openings from our job board, schedules, qualifications, post-hire certifications, benefits, and application strategy.
Current Salem Health security openings
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Employer and Oregon footprint
Salem Health is a community-based nonprofit health system serving the mid-Willamette Valley. Its footprint includes Salem Hospital at 890 Oak Street SE in Salem, West Valley Hospital in Dallas, and outpatient clinics throughout the region.
The current Security Officer postings verified for this guide are all based at Salem Hospital. That is a multi-block medical campus, so the role involves more movement and broader public contact than a single-building security assignment.
What Security Officers do
- Patrol the hospital campus on foot and by vehicle or bicycle.
- Respond to service requests, including escorts, vehicle assistance, and public support.
- Manage critical situations and disruptive behavior, including physical intervention when required.
- Investigate incidents, interview involved parties, and coordinate with law enforcement.
- Write detailed, accurate incident reports.
This is a patient-facing hospital safety role. Strong judgment, calm communication, accurate documentation, and the ability to de-escalate tense encounters matter as much as patrol experience.
Qualifications and certification timeline
Required at application
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years old.
- Valid driver’s license held for at least two years and issued by your state of residence.
- Ability to meet Salem Health Fleet Safety requirements and maintain driving eligibility.
- Relevant prior experience in security, law enforcement, or military police.
Required after hire
- Within 30 days: Oregon DPSST Unarmed certification.
- Within 90 days: Basic Life Support certification.
- Within 90 days: Conductive Energy Weapon certification.
- Within one year: NIMS Hospital 100, 200, and 700.
Preferred strengths
- Healthcare security or customer-service experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Evidence of de-escalation, teamwork, and precise report writing.
Already certified? State your Oregon DPSST status and expiration date clearly. Not yet certified? The posting allows completion after hire, but show that you understand the 30-day deadline. See our broader Oregon hospital security jobs guide for role expectations across employers.
Benefits to verify
Salem Health highlights medical and prescription coverage, dental and vision plans, HSA contributions, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) employer match plus experience contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, Oregon Paid Leave, employee assistance and mental-health programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional-certification bonuses.
Additional programs may include dependent-care support, adoption assistance, parental resources, employee discounts, and onsite sick-child care. Eligibility and cost can vary by position and employment status; confirm the current package with the recruiter.
Schedule reality
- Current options include day, mid-day/evening, and overnight coverage.
- Every verified opening uses a compressed three- or four-day workweek.
- Hospital security runs continuously; ask about holidays, overtime, shift bidding, and coverage expectations.
- The 36-hour overnight schedule includes Saturday through Monday.
- The two 40-hour schedules run Tuesday through Friday.
How to apply competitively
1. Choose the schedule
Apply to the shift you can reliably sustain. If more than one works, submit a tailored application for each job ID.
2. Match the evidence
Lead with patrol, de-escalation, public contact, investigation, report writing, and emergency-response examples.
3. Address credentials
List your driver’s-license history, relevant experience, DPSST status, BLS, and any workplace-violence or de-escalation training.
4. Ask the right questions
Confirm pay, differentials, training time, certification costs, physical requirements, overtime, and benefits eligibility.
Resume language that fits the role
Use specific results rather than generic claims. For example: “De-escalated disruptive behavior while maintaining safety for staff and visitors,” “documented incidents in clear chronological reports,” or “coordinated response with clinical teams and law enforcement.” Only use statements you can support with real experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Salem Health Security Officers earn?
The three current official postings do not publish pay. Ask the recruiter for the base range, shift differentials, and placement rules.
Do I need an Oregon DPSST unarmed certification before applying?
The verified postings require DPSST Unarmed certification within 30 days after hire, rather than listing it as an application prerequisite. Confirm this timeline for the specific opening.
Where are the current jobs located?
All three verified openings are at Salem Hospital in Salem. Salem Health also operates West Valley Hospital in Dallas and regional clinics, but no current security opening at those locations was verified for this profile.
Is prior healthcare security experience required?
Relevant security, law-enforcement, or military-police experience is required. Healthcare security or customer-service experience is preferred.
What should I expect after hire?
The postings set deadlines for DPSST Unarmed, BLS, conductive-energy-weapon, and NIMS Hospital training. Ask whether Salem Health provides paid training, fees, equipment, and study time.
Official sources
- Salem Health careers
- Salem Health job search
- Salem Health benefits
- About Salem Health
- Salem Health locations
Independent guide: Oregon Security Guide is not affiliated with Salem Health. Job availability, schedules, qualifications, compensation, and benefits can change. Verify all details with the employer before making an employment decision.
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