Security Officer - Multiple Opportunities - Hamot

Our UPMC Hamot Security team is excited for your interest in joining our growing team of Security professionals. Our UPMC Hamot Security positions are eligible for up to a $1,500 sign-on bonus!In the role, there is the opportunity to promote a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all UPMC owned and adjacent properties by establishing 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. Our Security professionals monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, responds to and resolves problems, and disputes and unusual circumstances through customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.Security:

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

Respond to and resolve problems, disputes and unusual circumstances

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

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

Documentation

Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines

Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Must be available for all shifts

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.

Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format. Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.

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.

All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check

Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.

Preferred

Associates degree in Criminal Justice and/or one-year experience in safety, security, law enforcement, or related field

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)

Driver's License

UPMC Physical Fitness Standard

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran