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Security Officer OpportunityUPMC East is currently hiring a fulltime Security Officer to join our team! 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 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 East's Safety and Security Department is currently hiring a regular, fulltime Security Officer to work an evening/overnight shift (6:30 pm to 6:30 am, 2 days on and 2 days off). This position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility.UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally and offers the ability to progress from both a technical and managerial standpoint.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 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 hazardsHigh School diploma or equivalent preferred.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 shiftsOfficers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Driver's LicenseUPMC Physical Fitness StandardAct 235 with Firearms with renewalAct 235 without Firearms with renewalAct 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
monroeville, PA, 15146, US
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