Security Officer

This role will have oversight at UPMC Passavant McCandless and Cranberry sites with 12 hours night shifts typically 7p-7a $1,500 sign-on bonus available with 2-year commitment (external and eligible candidates) 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: + 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