What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Officer - UPMC Shadyside position at UPMC?
UPMC Shadyside Hospital is hiring a Security Officer! In this role, you will ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and all UPMC properties. Your main duties include:
- Patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, and grounds to prevent criminal activity.
- Creating a visible security presence and documenting activities.
- Contacting UPMC Police Officers or other law enforcement if needed.
- Monitoring security, fire, and environmental alarms.
- Addressing and resolving issues, disputes, and unusual situations.
- Providing assistance and customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.
- Documenting incidents and completing reports as required.
The schedule for this position will rotate, including weekends and holidays. Additionally, this role is eligible for a sign-on bonus!
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.
Salary : $19 - $29
