Safety Officer — Hospital Security & Crisis Response

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a full-time Safety Officer to oversee safety, security, and fire safety functions across the Institute. The position involves daily safety operations, incident response and collaboration with authorities.

Responsibilities include patrols, staff assistance, incident investigations, emergency drills, escort duties and maintenance of professional standards. Shift may vary; sign-on bonus up to $1,500.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches according to system and department policy regarding customer service responsibilities and maintaining paperwork and property appropriately.
• Must meet mandatory education and annual competency requirements for the position, to include age-specific competencies.
• Perform continuous hands-on physical restraint techniques to control violent, combative patients and maintain a safe environment with respect to age-specific competencies and guidelines.
• Provide relief coverage for safety systems clerks and parking lot attendants as assigned by Manager(s).
• Conduct proactive, continuous safety, security and fire safety patrols throughout the facility and parking areas; document and report unsafe conditions and security violations.
• Provide assistance to clinical staff in the care and safety of patients, staff or visitors who are uncooperative; respond professionally per guidelines.
• Perform daily review of communications and assignments.
• Assist during fires, medical emergencies or disaster drills; coordinate with law enforcement, fire and medical authorities as needed.
• Develop and maintain professionalism per Institute standards, including dress, radio communication and service ethic.
• Prepare and complete mandatory trainings as per guidelines.
• Provide escort service for patients, staff and visitors.
• Initiate and investigate reports of incidents including theft, suspicious activity, vandalism and safety concerns.
• Test alarm systems and equipment including fire extinguishers and alarms as assigned by Manager(s).
• Handle patient belongings per UPMC Policy.

Job description

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is seeking a full-time Safety Officer to oversee safety, security, and fire safety functions across the Institute. The position involves daily safety operations, incident response and collaboration with authorities.

Responsibilities include patrols, staff assistance, incident investigations, emergency drills, escort duties and maintenance of professional standards. Shift may vary; sign-on bonus up to $1,500.