Security Officer

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

PTO

Job summary

UPMC Mercy is hiring Full Time Security Officers to support our hospital. This position offers a $1,500 Sign on bonus with a 2 year work commitment, overtime opportunities, shift differentials for evenings/overnights, a competitive benefits package, and PTO. All training/equipment are provided.

Available shifts are from 6:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-10:30pm or 10:30pm-6:30am.

Qualifications

• Must meet Act 235 eligibility requirements and obtain 235 certification within 6 months of hire; pass physical examination with specified vision/hearing standards; pass a psychological examination by a licensed psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Inspect parcels as necessary to prevent theft.
• Respond to and resolve problems, disputes and unusual circumstances.
• Maintain required certifications and licensing.
• Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists.
• Transport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue.
• Monitor alarms and respond to mentions of security, fire, and environmental events.

Job description

UPMC Mercy is hiring Full Time Security Officers to support our hospital!

This position offers a $1,500 Sign on bonus with a 2 year work commitment, overtime opportunities, shift differentials for evenings/overnights, a competitive benefits package, and PTO. All training/equipment are provided.

Available shifts are from 6:30am-2:30pm, 2:30pm-10:30pm or 10:30pm-6:30am.

All Security Officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certification within their first 6 months of hire and have process completed within 9 months of hire. Candidates must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.

All Act 235 applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements including:

• Pass a physical examination by a medical doctor
  • Uncorrected vision of at least 20/70 in one eye and 20/20 in the other
  • Corrected vision of at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other
  • Pass hearing examination (permitted to use hearing aid)
• Pass a psychological examination administered by a licensed psychologist

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 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