UPMC Western Maryland is looking for a part time Security Officer! This Security Officer will cover second shift from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm including rotating weekends and holidays.

The Security Officer - MD is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all UPMC owned and adjacent properties. 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. Monitors security, fire, and environmental alarms. Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary. Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment. Document incidents on appropriate reports as required.

Responsibilities:

Establish a uniformed security presence by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, document activities, and contact other appropriate law enforcement when necessary.
Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazardsMonitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.
Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areasConduct patient escorts and stand-by details
Assist with traffic control and vehicle assistsTransport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue
Operate UPMC vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of all applicable state and local motor vehicle laws.
Maintain required certifications and licensing
Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines
Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft
*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
*Performs other duties as assigned.

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:
Valid Driver's LicenseMust meet audio standardsMust meet Maryland vision standards of 20/20 corrected.Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire.Required Personality Test
Driver's License
UPMC Physical Fitness Standard

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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