Security Officer

UPMC; Fairview Township (York County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a dedicated Security Officer for a full-time, rotating shift position. The role requires availability for all three shifts, including weekends and holidays. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

Key duties include patrolling hospital properties, screening parcels, assisting with traffic control, escorts, and responding to incidents while maintaining compliance with certifications and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Must work all three shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Sign-on bonus offered 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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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