Security Officer

Security Officer

Join our UPMC Hamot Security team as a full-time Security Officer! This role requires weekend and holiday availability and is a great fit for those with military or prior security experience and those holding a valid PA ACT 235 certification. As a Security Officer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package and a $1,500 sign-on bonus for eligible teammates. Additionally, this position is part of a career ladder, providing opportunities for professional growth. If you're committed to safety, customer service, and making a difference, apply today to start your rewarding career with UPMC Hamot!

In this role, there is the opportunity to:

• Staff fixed posts to monitor access to secured areas and ensure safety protocols.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff, enhancing security and peace of mind.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels to prevent theft and ensure safe transport.
• Respond to and resolve disputes, problems, and unusual circumstances promptly.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses to remain compliant with regulations.
• Assist with traffic control and vehicle support to ensure smooth operations.
• Transport deceased individuals to the morgue and release bodies as needed.
• Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, responding to emergencies and coordinating with appropriate personnel.

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior security or military experience.

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 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.
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.
• Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer
• 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 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal