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Security Officer

UPMC
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Altoona, PA 16603, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • UPMC Altoona is hiring a full-time Security Officer who must be available for all three shifts, including weekends and holidays.
  • The position offers a salary of $15.00 per hour and a $1,500 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment.
  • Candidates are preferred to have a high school diploma or equivalent and must possess strong interpersonal skills to handle potentially dangerous situations.
  • The role requires psychological and physical fitness to respond to emergencies and includes responsibilities such as monitoring secured areas and inspecting parcels.
  • All applicants will undergo a thorough background check and must meet various certification requirements, including CPR and Act 235 licensing.

UPMC Altoona is looking for a fulltime Security Officer - must be able to work all 3 shifts - weekends/holidays

There is currently a $1,500 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment being offered!


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:
     
  • 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. 

     
  • 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


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran




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