Security Officer

@ UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Centerupmc-universityofpittsburghmedicalcenter.com

Security Officer

Pittsburgh, PA
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

UPMC is a healthcare provider with security roles overseeing hospital sites during 12-hour night shifts, ensuring safety and security for patients, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to diffuse conflicts
  • Physical fitness and strength
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Background and criminal record check

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to handle stress
  • Psychological fitness
  • Effective communication skills
  • Availability for all shifts

Full job description

This role will have oversight at UPMC Passavant McCandless and Cranberry sites with 12 hours night shifts typically 7p-7a

$1,500 sign-on bonus available with 2-year commitment (external and eligible candidates)

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
  • 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.
  • Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable collective bargaining for specific requirements.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire
  • Driver's License
  • UPMC Physical Fitness Standard
  • Act 235 with Firearms with renewal
  • Act 235 without Firearms with renewal
  • Act 34


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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