Weapons Screening Officer

Weapons Screening Officer

Are you an experienced security professional who values quality and safety? Look no further! UPMC is excited to announce an opportunity for Weapons Screening Officer at UPMC Community Osteopathic Hospital.

This position is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all UPMC owned and adjacent properties. Establish a security presence by operating and maintaining weapons detection equipment. This position is responsible for detecting and identifying weapons that may cause harm or be used to commit violence. Also, may establish a security presence by maintaining an assigned post or by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds, garages, 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. Follow all established policies, procedures and protocols for weapons detection.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating weapons detection equipment at designated entrances to screen persons, bags, and other belongings.
• Identifying threats and/or objects that alarm through the weapons detection system and taking appropriate action as per established procedures.
• Working with fellow Public Safety team members and UPMC staff to address any security issues or threats identified during the screening process.
• Providing assistance to visitors, staff members and other individuals passing through weapons detection areas in a professional manner.
• Conducting routine inspections and maintenance of weapons detection equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly.
• Ensuring accurate records are kept of persons screened and weapons/prohibited objects identified. Documenting any unusual occurrences encountered during weapons screening.
• Establishing a presence at an assigned post or by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds, garages, and associated areas to deter criminal activity.
• Providing customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Maintaining required certifications and licensing. Completing all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines.
• Carrying the department-issued firearm for the protection of life as governed by department policy and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintaining proficiency in the use of firearms and other emergency equipment as directed by department policy.

Qualifications include:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Corrections Officers who attended a state or federal training academy and were required to qualify yearly with a firearm, OR
• Honorable Discharge from the United States Military, OR
• 5 years of full-time Armed Security experience where yearly qualification of a firearm was required, OR
• Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) basic training program (Act 120) or equivalent (PA State Police Academy training, out of state Police Academy), OR
• Police Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers), OR
• Federal Agent (to include but not limited to FBI, DEA, Secret Service, U.S. Marshal, Veteran's Administration) OR
• Military Police Training, OR
• Five years of prior law enforcement experience (to include Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Probation/Parole Officer, Liquor Enforcement Officer, Fish/Game Commission and/or Park police officer) wherein a firearm was an essential tool and at a minimum, annual firearm training and qualification was maintained.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with people 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.
• Must be able to perform as a security officer when necessary.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances include:

• Act 235 with Firearms - successful completion of both the academic and firearms training modules within 6 months after hire.
• Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
• Successfully complete UPMC…