Security Officer - UPMC Lock Haven - Night Shift - Full Time

UPMC Lock Haven has an opening for a Full-Time night shift Security Officer role. 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!

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all UPMC owned and adjacent properties. 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. Monitors security, fire, and environmental alarms. Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary. Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment. Document incidents on appropriate reports as required.

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

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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 meet typical physical demands, including full body motion, strength, and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.

• Ability 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 bulletproof vest.

• Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable agreement 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 initiate the certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and complete the process within 9 months of hire.

• Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire.

• Valid Driver's License.

• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.

Required Certifications:

• 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 34

Equal Employment Opportunity:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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