Security Officer-Evening and Night

UPMC; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits

Friendly team

Job summary

UPMC in Lititz is seeking a full-time Security Officer for evening and night shifts to protect staff, patients and visitors. The role emphasizes excellent customer service and prioritizes applicants with public safety experience.

Expect weekend and holiday rotation, with potential Act 235 certification requirements. Responsibilities include patrolling, inspecting parcels, responding to incidents, maintaining licenses, and coordinating with UPMC Police Officers.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Public safety or security background preferred.
• Must be able to work evenings/nights and weekends/holidays.
• Background and criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress/egress to secured areas.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Inspect parcels to prevent theft.
• Respond to incidents and unusual circumstances.
• Maintain certifications and licensing.
• Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists.
• Transport deceased to morgue and manage morgue releases.
• Monitor alarms and respond as needed.
• Patrol facilities to deter crime and coordinate with police.
• Complete mandatory training and document incidents.

Skills

Customer service

Public safety experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

Act 235 with Firearms

Act 235 without Firearms

Job description

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Security Officer (Evening/Nights) to support the hospital in Lititz.

Seeking a team member with excellent customer service skills to join our security team, ensuring a safe and pleasant experience for staff, patients, and visitors at the hospital.

Individuals with prior public safety experience will be given priority.

Hours will be scheduled between: 3:00pm-7:00am (Evenings/Nights)

Weekend and holiday rotation is required for this position.

Manager will discuss schedule further during interview.

Must be able to attain your Act 235 if you do not already have this.

Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks.

This position qualifies for a $1500.00 sign-on bonus with 2-year work 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

• 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

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• High level of integrity required for handling sensitive/confidential UPMC information.

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.

• Psychological fitness required to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.

• Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.

• Be able to effectively communicate both orally and in written format.

• Good interpersonal skills; able to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.

• All applicants will be subject to a thorough background and criminal record check Must be available for all shifts Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.

• Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable collective bargaining for specific requirements.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 235 with Firearms OR Act 235 without Firearms - All officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and have process completed within 9 months of hire.

• Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification required within 30 days of hire.

• Valid Driver's License Required

• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Driver's License

• UPMC Physical Fitness Standard

• Act 235 with Firearms with renewal

• Act 235 without Firearms with renewal

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran