Manager, Police & Security

Are you a law enforcement professional looking to join a team centered around UPMC’s core values of Quality and Safety? UPMC is excited to be hiring for a Manager, Police & Security at UPMC Mercy Hospital.  

Why Choose UPMC?

Whether you are mid-career, retired, considering retirement, or looking for a change of pace from traditional law enforcement, UPMC offers:

• Career growth: Take advantage of UPMC’s promotional opportunities to grow your career.
• Annual merit increases: Receive yearly pay increases based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits: UPMC offers world-class health benefits, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and more.
• Team and community: Join one of the largest private police forces in Pennsylvania and work with a dedicated team across the UPMC network. Hear from our employees: Team Interviews & UPMC Police Video .

Purpose:
Works with and oversees members of the Police and Security Team to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees at the hospital facility. Responsible for the protection of all hospital property as well as for patient property entrusted to the department. Directs personnel involved in establishing, promoting and maintaining hospital security and property protection programs by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Maintains performance improvement activities within the departments and assures competency of all personnel. Maintains efficient and effective department operation while requiring compliance with all JCAHO, state, and federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains compliance with all laws.
• Monitors and maintains department budget and provides input for changes.
• Interacts with department heads, supervisors and employees.
• Performs security assessments and makes recommendations.
• Provides analysis and reporting, and makes recommendations regarding operational changes.
• Maintains effective working relationship with local agencies.
• Audits and evaluates programs.
• Conducts performance evaluations, provides coaching and ensures training of staff.
• Directly supervises staff, conducts employment interviews and makes hiring recommendations.
• Assists in developing operational and staffing plans.