Supervisor, Police & Security

UPMC • Erie, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Police & Security works with and oversees members of the Police and Security Team to help ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees at UPMC Hamot Hospital. The position also performs as a member of the team while handling administrative tasks, supervising police and security staff, and working with hospital management to meet safety goals. The supervisor assists with budget preparation and monitoring and handles day-to-day operational issues based on department requirements. This position is functionally referred to as Lieutenant and may be scheduled for night and weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Six years of security-related or law enforcement experience, or Act 120 training or equivalent (including Pennsylvania State Police Act Police Academy training or Police Officer training mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers) and two years of law enforcement or security-related experience.
• 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 handle 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.
• Good hand/eye coordination and the ability to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction.
• Ability to perform as a security officer when necessary.
• Required licensure, certifications, and clearances: Act 235, with all state-mandated paperwork submitted within six months of hire or placement and the process completed within nine months in Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); driver's license; UPMC Physical Fitness Standard; Act 235 with Firearms with renewal; Act 235 without Firearms with renewal; Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal; Act 33 with renewal; Act 34 with renewal; Act 501; and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Prior lead or supervisory experience.
• Law enforcement background.
• Good knowledge of common technical applications, such as Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and provide input on staffing decisions, including hiring, firing, and promotion.
• Handle and resolve day-to-day operational issues and problems.
• Assist with department budget preparation and monitoring.
• Evaluate, discipline, and schedule staff as appropriate.
• Provide reports as needed.
• Maintain working relationships with local agencies.
• Review subordinate reports for accuracy, content, and grammar as needed.
• Train staff, ensure they obtain and maintain required certifications, and track certification progress.
• Maintain security systems and department-issued equipment.
• Perform as a security officer when necessary.
• Work with hospital management to meet safety goals and help maintain a safe and secure environment.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for a full-time commitment of two years.
• Up to five weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year for employees and their dependents.
• Paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Robust benefits package supporting physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed