Security Officer-Evening and Night

UPMC•Lititz, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Security Officer to support the hospital in Lititz on evening and night shifts. The role helps ensure a safe and pleasant experience for staff, patients, and visitors. Prior public safety experience is given priority. Hours are scheduled between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.; weekend and holiday rotation is required, and the manager will discuss the schedule during the interview. Officers must wear a bulletproof vest. The position offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a two-year work commitment. 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 and confidential UPMC information.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and communicate effectively and diffuse potentially combative situations with people from all walks of life.
Psychological fitness to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
Physical fitness, full-body motion, and strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Pass a thorough background and criminal record check.
Availability for all shifts.
Wear a bulletproof vest.
Act 235 with or without firearms; those hired without a valid Act 235 must complete certification within the first six months of hire or placement, with the process completed within nine months of hire.
Meet Act 235 audio and visual standards at the time of hire.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver's license.
Successfully pass the UPMC Physical Fitness Standard before hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior public safety experience is given priority.

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 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.