Security Officer - UPMC Lock Haven - Night Shift - Full Time

UPMC; Lock Haven (Clinton County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1,500

Job summary

UPMC Lock Haven is seeking a full-time Security Officer for night shift to provide a safe, secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. This unarmed role involves a rotational schedule including weekends and holidays, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment.

You will patrol facilities, monitor alarms, and support access control while delivering quality customer service. Applicants must meet background checks and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• High level of integrity required for handling sensitive information.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with people from all walks of life.
• Ability to diffuse potential combative situations.
• Physical fitness to meet typical demands and respond to emergencies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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 required certifications and licensing.
• Assist with traffic control and vehicle escorts.
• Transport deceased to morgue or release bodies from morgue.
• Monitor alarms and respond to security events.
• Establish a visible security presence and coordinate with law enforcement as needed.
• Operate security vehicles per regulations.
• Conduct patient escorts and stand‑by details.
• Complete mandatory training as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Background check

Shift availability

Physical fitness

Psychological fitness

Integrity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC Lock Haven has an opening for a Full-Time night shift Security Officer role. This is an unarmed, variable shift position with rotational weekend & holiday commitments! If you are looking for stability, benefits, and great opportunities we encourage you to apply today and join our team providing Life Changing Medicine!

Purpose

Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and employees. Protects hospital assets and confidential information.

Sign-on Bonus

$1,500 sign-on bonus for a two-year commitment!

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

Qualifications

• 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 meet typical physical demands, including full body motion, strength, and stamina sufficient to respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.
• Ability 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 bulletproof vest.
• Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable agreement 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 initiate the certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and complete the process within 9 months of hire.
• Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.

Required Certifications

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran