Security Officer

at  UPMC

Are you a dedicated security professional interested in working with an industry leader? This is a great opportunity for talented candidates who are enthusiastic about using their security experience to make a difference in the world of health care. UPMC’s Security Officers help support our mission of Quality & Safety for patients, visitors, and fellow employees. UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, and opportunities for growth and advancement within our Security Officer career ladder.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is currently seeking a Security Officer who will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all UPMC owned and adjacent properties. The Security Officer will 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. The Security Officer 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, and documents incidents on appropriate reports as required.
All Security Officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certification within their first 6 months of hire and have the process completed within 9 months of hire. Candidates must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.

ALL ACT 235 APPLICANTS MUST MEET SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING:

• Pass a physical examination by a medical doctor
• Uncorrected vision of at least 20/70 in one eye and 20/200 in the other
• Corrected vision of at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other
• Pass hearing examination (permitted to use hearing aid)
• Pass a psychological examination administered by a licensed psychologist
• Title and rate of pay will be determined at the time of offer and will be commensurate with experience.

• 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.