Security Officer-UPMC Williamsport, Multiple Positions Available!

Security Officer

UPMC Williamsport is currently hiring for a full-time Security Officer to join our Safety & Security team. These are an unarmed, variable shift positions 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!

Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran