Security Officer

UPMC Altoona is looking for a full‑time security officer – must be able to work all shifts. This position is currently offering a $1,500 sign‑on bonus with a two‑year commitment to UPMC.

• 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.
• 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 the 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.