Security Officer-Night Shift

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Security Officer to support the hospital at Community Osteopathic in Harrisburg. The role helps ensure a safe and pleasant experience for staff, patients, and visitors through customer service, security patrols, monitoring, and response to incidents. Prior public safety experience is given priority. The position works the 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. night shift and requires weekend and holiday rotation; the manager will discuss the schedule further during the interview. Officers are required to wear a bulletproof vest. Applicants without a valid Act 235 certification must complete certification within six months of hire or placement, with the process completed within nine months. The position qualifies for a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a two-year work commitment.

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, including full-body motion and strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Available for all shifts.
Pass a thorough background and criminal record check.
Meet Act 235 audio and visual standards at time of hire.
Valid driver's license.
Successfully pass the UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Complete Act 235 certification within six months of hire or placement if hired without a valid certification, and complete the process within nine months.

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 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.