Security Officer (Multiple Opportunities)

Company: UPMC
Location: Seneca
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

DescriptionPurpose: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 areasProvides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theftResponds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.Maintain required certifications and licensingAssist with traffic control and vehicle assistsTransport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgueMonitor 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 CodeConduct patient escorts and stand-by detailsComplete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelinesReport and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazardsQualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent Associates degree in Criminal Justice and/or one-year experience in safety, security, law enforcement, or related field 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 certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and have process completed within 9 months of hire. ? Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.? Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation ? certification required within 30 days of hire.? Valid Driver's License.? Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Driver's LicenseUPMC Physical Fitness StandardAct 235 without Firearms with renewalAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewalAct 33 with renewalAct 34 with renewalAct 73 FBI ClearanceOAPSAUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran REQNUMBER: 388243649

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