Safety Officer - Western Psychiatric Hospital

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a full-time Safety Officer to provide safety, security, and fire-safety functions throughout the Institute. The shift may vary depending on department needs. The role includes conducting patrols and searches, assisting clinical staff with patient and visitor safety, responding to emergencies, investigating incidents, testing alarm systems and equipment, and providing escorts. The officer may also accept, store, and transport patients’ personal belongings, including medications, in accordance with UPMC policy; medication transportation is limited to movement between departments. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in safety, security, or a related healthcare field is preferred, and equivalent experience is considered. Required credentials and clearances include Act 235 certification, CPR certification, and successful completion of the UPMC Physical Fitness Standard. Officers hired without a valid Act 235 certification must complete the certification within six months of hire or placement and complete the process within nine months. CPR certification is required within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Act 235 certification with or without firearms. Officers hired without a valid certification must complete the certification within six months of hire or placement and complete the process within nine months.
Meet the audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at the time of hire.
CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Successfully pass the UPMC Physical Fitness Standard before hire.
Meet mandatory education and annual competency requirements, including age-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in safety, security, or a related healthcare field is preferred.
Equivalent experience is considered.

Responsibilities

Conduct searches in accordance with system and department policy, customer-service responsibilities, and requirements for handling paperwork and property.
Meet mandatory education and annual competency requirements, including age-specific competencies.
Use hands-on physical restraint techniques when necessary to control violent or combative patients and maintain a safe environment, in accordance with age-specific guidelines and seclusion and restraint policies, Comprehensive Crisis Management, and positive approaches training.
Provide relief coverage for safety systems clerks and parking lot attendants as assigned by managers.
Conduct continuous safety, security, and fire-safety patrols throughout the facility and parking areas; document and report unsafe conditions and security violations.
Assist clinical staff with the care and safety of uncooperative patients, staff, or visitors, responding professionally and in accordance with facility standards and age-specific guidelines and competencies.
Complete assignments directed by managers, including daily review of email, the grease board, and other required communications.
Assist during fires, medical emergencies, disaster drills, and other crises, working with law enforcement, fire, and medical authorities when necessary.
Maintain professionalism in dress, radio communication, and service to patients, staff, and visitors.
Complete mandatory and recommended training programs according to departmental guidelines.
Provide escort services for patients, staff, and visitors as needed or directed.
Initiate and investigate reports concerning theft, suspicious activity, vandalism, personnel safety, patient-related issues, and other operational concerns.
Test alarm systems and other equipment, including fire extinguishers, security alarms, and fire alarm systems, as assigned.
Accept, store, and transport patient personal belongings, including medications, as permitted by UPMC policy; medication transportation is limited to movement between departments.