Security Officer-Night Shift

UPMC•Lititz, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Security Officer to support the hospital in Lititz on the night shift. The officer helps ensure a safe and pleasant experience for staff, patients, and visitors. Candidates with prior public safety experience will be given priority. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with required weekend and holiday rotation; the manager will discuss the schedule further during the interview. Officers provide a visible security presence, respond to incidents and alarms, support patients and visitors, and help protect hospital facilities and grounds. Officers must wear a bullet-proof vest and be available for all shifts. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered with a two-year work commitment. UPMC also notes excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and a friendly team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
High level of integrity when handling sensitive or confidential UPMC information.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively with people from all walks of life and diffuse potentially combative situations.
Psychological fitness to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
Physical fitness, strength, and stamina sufficient to meet typical physical demands and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Must be available for all shifts.
Must wear a bullet-proof vest.
Applicants are subject to a thorough background and criminal record check.
Must meet Act 235 audio and visual standards at the time of hire.
Must successfully pass the UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.
Valid driver's license required.
CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
Applicants hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the certification within the first six months of hire or placement and complete the process within nine months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior public safety experience is given priority.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Act 235 certification, with or without firearms.

Responsibilities

Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas.
Provide 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.
Respond to and resolve problems, disputes, and unusual circumstances as necessary.
Maintain required certifications and licensing.
Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists.
Transport deceased patients to the morgue and release bodies from the morgue.
Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms; respond to alarms and assist when needed.
Patrol 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 Pennsylvania Vehicle Code.
Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details.
Complete mandatory training programs according to departmental guidelines.
Report and document incidents, suspicious activities, and hazards.