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/law enforcement professionals help support our mission of Quality & Safety for patients, visitors, and fellow employees.

　　UPMC McKeesport’s Safety and Security Department is currently hiring a regular, fulltime Security Officer to work various shifts including day, evening and overnight. The position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility.

　　Apply today to see where your career can take you!

　　Purpose:

　　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

　　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.

　　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

　　Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

　　UPMC Physical Fitness Standard

　　Act 34

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran