Security Officer

UPMC•Altoona, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Security Officer. This is a rotation position requiring availability for all three shifts, including weekends and holidays. The role involves maintaining a safe and secure environment through various security measures, customer service, and response to incidents. A $1,500.00 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
High level of integrity required for handling sensitive/confidential UPMC information.
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.
Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.
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 initiate the 235 certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and have the certification process completed within 9 months of hire.
Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – certification required within 30 days of hire.
Valid Driver's License.
Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.

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