Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Soldiers & Sailors in Wellsboro is currently hiring for a full-time Security Officer to join our Safety & Security team. This is an unarmed, 7:00am - 7:00pm 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! 

• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

• *Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists

• Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines

• Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details

• 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.

• Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft

• Maintain required certifications and licensing

• Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.

• Operate UPMC vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code

• Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.

• Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards

• Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.

• Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas

• Transport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue

• 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 certifications within their first 180 days of employment.

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

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - certification required within 30 days of hire.

• Valid Driver's License

• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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