Security Officer - UPMC East

UPMC•Monroeville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime Security Officer to join our team! Are you a dedicated security professional interested in working with an industry leader? This is a great opportunity for talented candidates who are enthusiastic about using their experience to make a difference in the world of health care. UPMC East’s Safety and Security Department is currently hiring a regular, fulltime Security Officer to work an overnight shift (6:30 pm to 6:30 am). This position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility. UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally and offers the ability to progress from both a technical and managerial standpoint. Apply today to see where your career can take you! Purpose: Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all UPMC owned and adjacent properties. Establish a uniformed security presence by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, document activities, and contact UPMC Police Officers or other appropriate law enforcement when necessary. Monitors security, fire, and environmental alarms. Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary. Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment. Document incidents on appropriate reports as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.
Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check
Must be available for all shifts
Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.
Act 235 with Firearms OR Act 235 without Firearms - All officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and have process completed within 9 months of hire. Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Driver's License
UPMC Physical Fitness Standard
Act 235 with Firearms with renewal
Act 235 without Firearms with renewal
Act 34

Responsibilities

Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas
Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft
Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.
Maintain required certifications and licensing
Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists
Transport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue
Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.
Establish a uniformed security presence by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, document activities, and contact UPMC Police Officers or other appropriate law enforcement when necessary.
Operate UPMC vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details
Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines
Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards