Evening Security Officer

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Security Officer to maintain a safe and secure environment at UPMC facilities. The role involves patrolling premises, monitoring alarms, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have relevant licensing and certification along with experience in security operations.

Qualifications

• Must maintain required certifications and licensing.
• Experience in security or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms.
• Patrol hospitals and grounds to deter criminal activity.
• Conduct patient escorts and assist with traffic control.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Patrolling

Education

Required certifications and licensing

Job description

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