Supervisor, 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 Supervisor, Police & Security openings at UPMC Chautauqua! Sign-on bonus available!

Why Choose UPMC?

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

• Generous Sign-On Bonus: Kickstart your journey with a $15,000 sign-on bonus when you commit to a full-time position for two years
• Up to five weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year, available to employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Care for your total well-being with UPMCs robust benefits package physically, financially, and emotionally

Purpose:
Works with and oversees other members of the Police and Security Team to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees at the hospital facility. In addition to performing as a member of the Police and Security Team, this position also handles administrative tasks, supervises other police and security members, and works harmoniously with hospital management to meet safety goals. Assists with budget preparation and monitoring. Handles and resolves day to day operational issues based on department requirements. 


Responsibilities:

• Responsible for evaluating, disciplining, and scheduling staff as appropriate.
• Assists in and provides input to staffing decisions (e.g., hiring, firing, promotion).
• Assists with department budget preparation and monitoring.
• Trains staff, ensures that staff obtain and maintain certifications as required and tracks certification progress.
• Handles and resolves day to day operational issues and problems.
• Maintains all security systems and department issued equipment.
• Maintains a working relationship with local agencies.
• Provides reporting as needed.
• Reviews reports of subordinates for accuracy, content, and grammar as needed.
• Functionally referred to as Lieutenant

• 6 years of security related/law enforcement experience OR
• Act 120 trained or equivalent (PA State Police Act Police Academy training, Police Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers) with 2 years of experience in law enforcement or a security related field.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience is preferred. 
• Good knowledge of common technical applications, such as Microsoft Office products, preferred. 
• 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. 
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction. 
• Must be able to perform as a security officer when necessary. 
  
  

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• New York Security Guard License under Article 7A of the General Business Laws within 180 days of hire or meets the qualification for exemption listed under Article 7A.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Record Clearance every 60 months
• Valid Driver's License
• Must meet audio standards
• Must meet visual standards
• Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.
• Required Psychological Test
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• UPMC Physical Fitness Standard
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran