Security Officer - Night Shift

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

15h

About The Position

At UPMC Children's, Security Officers maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff, and UPMC-owned and adjacent properties. The role includes regular patrols, staffing fixed posts, and responding to and resolving problems or disputes. Customer service is central to the position. The position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment to UPMC. Officers are required to wear a bulletproof vest. Applicants are subject to a thorough background and criminal record check. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable agreement for specific requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
High integrity when handling sensitive and confidential UPMC information.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively, communicate, and defuse potentially combative situations with people from all walks of life.
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 both orally and in writing.
Act 235 certification with or without firearms; officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete certification within six months of hire or placement and complete the process within nine months of hire.
Must meet Act 235 audio and visual standards at the time of hire.
CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver's license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Must meet the UPMC Physical Fitness Standard.
All applicants are subject to a thorough background and criminal record check.
Required to wear a bulletproof vest.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secure 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.
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.