UPMC Cole is currently hiring for a full-time Security Officer to join our Safety & Security team. This is an unarmed, variable shift position with rotational weekend & holiday commitments! If you are looking for stability, benefits, and great opportunities we encourage you to apply today and join our team providing Life Changing Medicine!
Purpose:
Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Protects hospital assets and confidential information.
Sign-on Bonus!
$1,500 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment!
Responsibilities:
- *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- *Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists
- Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines
- Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details
- 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.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft
- Maintain required certifications and licensing
- Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.
- Operate UPMC vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
- Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards
- Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.
- Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas.
- Transport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue.
Qualifications: - 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: - Act 235 with Firearms OR Act 235 without Firearms - All officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certifications within their first 180 days of employment.
- Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC Cole is currently hiring for a full-time Security Officer to join our Safety & Security team. This is an unarmed, variable shift position with rotational weekend & holiday commitments! If you are looking for stability, benefits, and great opportunities we encourage you to apply today and join our team providing Life Changing Medicine!
Purpose:
Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Protects hospital assets and confidential information.
Sign-on Bonus!
$1,500 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment!
Responsibilities:
- *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- *Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists
- Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines
- Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details
- 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.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft
- Maintain required certifications and licensing
- Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.
- Operate UPMC vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
- Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards
- Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.
- Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas.
- Transport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue.
Qualifications: - 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: - Act 235 with Firearms OR Act 235 without Firearms - All officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certifications within their first 180 days of employment.
- Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
