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 opportunities for Weapons Screening Officers at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Assigned shift will be based upon hospital need.

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:

• Operate weapons detection equipment at designated entrances to screen persons, bags, and other belongings.
• Identify threats and/or objects that alarm through the weapons detection system and taking appropriate action as per established procedures.
• Work with fellow Public Safety team members and UPMC staff to address any security issues or threats identified during the screening process.
• Provide assistance to visitors, staff members and other individuals passing through weapons detection areas in a professional manner.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of weapons detection equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly.
• Ensure accurate records are kept of persons screened and weapons/prohibited objects identified. Document any unusual occurrences encountered during weapons screening. Prepare and submit daily activity reports and Security reports as required.
• Establishing a presence at an assigned post or by patrolling UPMC hospitals, buildings, grounds, garages, and associated areas to deter criminal activity, may carry a watch tour clock or similar device to record the patrol of a designated area. Has awareness of unauthorized persons, unusual physical factors, and mechanical malfunctions; reports or resolves problems, as appropriate. Report and document activities and contact UPMC Police Officers or other appropriate law enforcement regarding incidents, suspicious activities, and hazards when necessary.
  
  Responds to and resolves problems, disputes, and unusual circumstances as necessary.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment. Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms. Respond to alarms and assist when needed. Directs traffic on hospital property; enforces traffic and parking regulations; and assists patients, visitors, and employees with vehicle problems per policy and training. Escorts, assists, and/or directs patients and visitors to areas within the hospital or facility and furnishes information as requested.
• May aid handicapped and elderly people upon arrival and departure from the hospital or facility and ensure an adequate supply of wheelchairs are at the hospital entrance. Works cooperatively with local police departments and authorities. Responds to requests for assistance in the assigned locations; assists in locating patients. Locks all doors, in designated areas, after regular business hours; unlocks doors at the start of business hours.
• Maintain required certifications and licensing. Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines. Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Carry 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.
• Maintain 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.…