Mental Health Security Technician – Oregon State Hospital – Salem, Oregon

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Oregon Health Authority is hiring Mental Health Security Technicians for Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon. These full-time, permanent positions support physical security, patient safety and emergency response in a psychiatric hospital.

Position details

• Location: Salem, Oregon; on site.
• Employment: Full time, permanent.
• Union: SEIU represented
• Schedule: Schedules may change and include overtime or double shifts.
• Requisition: REQ-207807.
• Employer application deadline: October 31, 2026.
• Pay: $4,512–$5,691 per month; the advertised non-PERS qualifying range.
  
  

The employer determines salary placement through an equal-pay review. The posting states that PERS-qualifying pay includes an additional 6.95%; confirm your applicable rate with OHA.

Work and requirements

• Control access, monitor cameras and patrol hospital buildings and grounds.
• Respond to emergencies, support patient movement and assist with behavioral interventions when necessary.
• Document incidents and support staff, patients and visitors.
• Qualify with one year of security experience or one year providing direct care in a mental-health setting.
• Meet OHA criminal-record and driving-record requirements throughout employment.
  
  

Hospital or mental-health experience, camera or alarm monitoring, de-escalation, teamwork and crisis-response skills are preferred. The work can involve physical intervention, restraints and exposure to hazardous conditions. Schedules may change and include overtime or double shifts; review the official position description for physical demands and working conditions.

Benefits and application

The employer lists medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement participation, paid holidays and leave, optional insurance and savings benefits, training, and possible Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility. Confirm eligibility and terms with OHA.

Review the full posting and apply with Oregon Health Authority. Update your work history, attach your resume and answer all supplemental questions. Current State of Oregon employees must use their employee Workday account.

Employer posted October 1, 2026. Source verified October 4, 2026. Official application availability confirmed; first listed by OSG October 4, 2026. OSG is an independent job resource. Confirm all details with the employer. This listing expires on the employer’s October 31, 2026 deadline.

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