Security Officer - Somerset, United States - UPMC

UPMC
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Somerset, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Security Officer
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Job ID:


Status:
Casual


Regular/Temporary:
Limited


Shift:
Variable


Facility:
UPMC Somerset


Department:
Security and Safety


Location: 225 South Center Avenue, Somerset, PA


Union Position:
No


Salary Range:
$ USD


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 standby 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 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.
  • 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:


  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire
  • Driver's License
  • UPMC Physical Fitness Standard
  • Act 235 with Firearms with renewal. 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.
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Why Work Here

We know that you have many options when choosing where to build your career. So why choose UPMC? We can think of a few reasons.

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Work-Life Balance:

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.


Development & Opportunities:

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.


Compensation:

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do - base pay, merit, and premium pay.


Performance & Recognition:

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.


Benefits:

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.


Work-Life Balance:

Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.


Development & Opportunities:

Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.


Compensation:

Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do - base pay, merit, and premium pay.


Performance & Recognition:

Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.


Benefits:

Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs
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