Security Officer - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Security Officer to join our team!

Are you a dedicated security professional interested in working with an industry leader? This is a great opportunity for talented candidates who are enthusiastic about using their experience to make a difference in the world of health care.  UPMC’s security/law enforcement professionals help support our mission of Quality & Safety for patients, visitors, and fellow employees.  

UPMC McKeesport’s Safety and Security Department is currently hiring a regular, fulltime Security Officer to work various shifts including day, evening and overnight.  This position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility.

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally and offers the ability to progress from both a technical and managerial standpoint. 

Apply today to see where your career can take you!

• →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.
• →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.
• →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.

• 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.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• UPMC Physical Fitness Standard
• Act 34