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Form of workSafety & Security Coordinator
3727 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212, USA Req #379
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette (PPCW) is hiring a Safety & Security Coordinatorto join our Security & Facilities team!
When you work for Planned Parenthood, you make a difference in the lives of those we serve by affirming the human right to reproductive health care and freedom. Our mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to sexual and reproductive health care. PPCW is the largest non-profit family planning and reproductive rights organization in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
The Safety & Security Coordinatorposition is a vital role within our organization, responsible for ensuring a safe and welcoming environment at PPCW's Flanagan Regional Service Center (FRSC). The Safety & Security Coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining a secure atmosphere and centering PPCW's In This Together values through diligent inspections, reporting, and collaboration with local law enforcement. Key responsibilities include greeting individuals, confirming identities, and authorizing access in adherence to organizational policies. Additionally, the role encompasses proactive patrol duties, surveillance monitoring, incident response, and the implementation of emergency activities, contributing to the overall safety and security of our staff, visitors, and property.
Compensation: Starting rate of pay is $22.33 - 26.69 hourly, depending on experience.
Benefits:
- Up to 4 weeks of paid time off
- 9 paid holidays
- 403b retirement account with matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage at no (or low) cost to the employee
- Employee referral bonuses
- Access to group life insurance, disability insurance and other supplemental benefits
Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs/wk) Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Employees may be requested or required to occasionally work other days (including weekends), hours and locations to meet operational needs.
Position Details: This is a non-represented, hourly (nonexempt) position. PPCW complies with all Federal and State Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two (2) years of experience as a security guard or similar role.
- Authoritative verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain a balanced perspective and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
- Ability to identify trends, potential problems, and opportunities and act proactively to address issues.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office, and Google Suite products.
Preferred Qualifications:
- DPSST security certification.
- First Aid/BLS certification.
- Self-defense training and experience.
- Proficiency in Spanish language.
Essential Functions:
Guest Reception:
- Greet individuals as they enter PPCW facilities.
- Confirm patient, visitor, staff, volunteer, and vendor identities.
- Authorize the entrance of vendors and escort them when necessary.
- Issue key fobs to staff and approved vendors in accordance with organizational policies.
- Support the patient escort and volunteer program.
- Contact law enforcement or fire department in case of an emergency.
- Checks doors, windows, and gates to ensure facilities are secure.
Patrol Duties:
- Patrol and inspect facilities on a regular basis to detect and deter security violations and unsafe conditions.
- Escort discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
- Monitor surveillance cameras and protestor activity occurring at the facility.
- Report suspicious activities to local law enforcement.
- Report mechanical, equipment, and other related operational problems to the facilities team.
- Respond to alarms and react in a timely manner.
- Inspect fire extinguishers and other life safety equipment to ensure compliance with local laws.
Incident Response & Reporting:
- Implement emergency response activities as appropriate.
- Investigate reports of potential criminal conduct against PPCW staff, visitors, and property.
- Respond and assist in restraining and detaining individuals when necessary or at the direction of a police officer; and provide protective services to high-risk areas.
- Prepare and track safety, incident, and lost and found reports.
- Review reports of third-party surveillance activity and record incidents.
Miscellaneous:
- Receive, inspect, and sort mail, supply shipments, and packages.
- Support the development and execution of security training for employees.
- Help manage evacuations during tests and actual emergencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, application for workers' compensation benefits, use of statutory protected leave, veteran or military status, pregnancy, union activity, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
- Job Family IT & Facilities
- Pay Type Hourly
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