Supervisor, Police & Security

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Are you a law enforcement professional looking to join a team centered around UPMC's core values of Quality and Safety? UPMC is excited to be hiring for Supervisor, Police & Security openings at UPMC's new Kamin Tower!
Why Choose UPMC?
Whether you are mid-career, retired, considering retirement, or looking for a change of pace from traditional law enforcement, UPMC offers:
Up to five weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year, available to employees and their dependents
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Care for your total well-being with UPMC’s robust benefits package – physically, financially, and emotionally
Purpose:
Works with and oversees other members of the Police and Security Team to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees at the hospital facility. In addition to performing as a member of the Police and Security Team, this position also handles administrative tasks, supervises other police and security members, and works harmoniously with hospital management to meet safety goals. Assists with budget preparation and monitoring. Handles and resolves day to day operational issues based on department requirements.

Requirements

• 6 years of security related/law enforcement experience OR
• Act 120 trained or equivalent (PA State Police Act Police Academy training, Police Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers) with 2 years of experience in law enforcement or a security related field.
• 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.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction.
• Must be able to perform as a security officer when necessary.
• Act 235 - All state mandated paperwork submitted within 6 months of hire or placement, and process completed within 9 months of hire or placement in PA.
• 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
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in and provides input to staffing decisions (e.g., hiring, firing, promotion).
• Handles and resolves day to day operational issues and problems.
• Assists with department budget preparation and monitoring.
• Responsible for evaluating, disciplining and scheduling staff as appropriate.
• Provides reporting as needed.
• Maintains a working relationship with local agencies.
• Reviews reports of subordinates for accuracy, content, and grammar as needed.
• Trains staff, ensures that staff obtain and maintain certifications as required and tracks certification progress.
• Maintains all security systems and department issued equipment.
• Functionally referred to as Lieutenant.

Benefits

• Up to five weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year, available to employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Care for your total well-being with UPMC’s robust benefits package – physically, financially, and emotionally

What This Job Offers

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