Security Officer

UPMC; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time Security Officer to work all three shifts in a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays, to help maintain a safe, secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The role involves patrolling facilities, monitoring security, fire and environmental alerts, inspecting parcels, assisting with traffic control, escorting patients, reporting incidents and completing mandatory training. Includes a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

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
• 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

Job description

UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Security Officer must be able to work all three shifts as this is a rotation position. Weekends/Holiday rotation.

This position is currently offering a $1,500.00 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment to UPMC!

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