Security Officer-Part-Time (Evenings)

UPMC•Mechanicsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a part-time Security Officer to support the hospital in West Shore. The role helps ensure a safe and pleasant experience for staff, patients, and visitors. Prior public safety experience is prioritized. The scheduled hours are 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; the employee must work every other weekend and some holidays. The manager will discuss the schedule further during the interview. Applicants who do not already have Act 235 must be able to attain it. Officers are required to wear a bulletproof vest. This position is eligible for a $750 sign-on bonus with a two-year work commitment. The officer provides security coverage and customer service, responds to incidents and alarms, patrols hospital properties, assists with traffic and patient escorts, and reports and documents relevant activities. The role requires maintaining certifications and licensing and completing mandatory training. Applicants are subject to a thorough background and criminal record check and must pass UPMC’s Physical Fitness Standard before hire. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable agreement for specific requirements.

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 defuse potentially combative situations.
Psychological fitness to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
Physical fitness, including full-body motion and sufficient strength and stamina to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Availability for all shifts.
Ability to attain Act 235 if not already held; certification must be completed within the first six months of hire or placement, with the process completed within nine months.
Meet Act 235 audio and visual standards at time of hire.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver's license.
Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.
Pass a thorough background and criminal record check.
Wear a bulletproof vest.

Nice To Haves

Prior public safety experience is given priority.
High school diploma or equivalent.

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 individuals 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 establish a uniformed security presence, 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 per departmental guidelines.
Report and document incidents, suspicious activities, and hazards.