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 Community Osteopathic 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.

High School diploma or equivalent. Department of Corrections or Federal Corrections officers who attended a training academy and yearly firearm qualification was required, 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

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 Armed Weapons Screening Officer Training upon hire.

Successful completion of all UPMC mandated weapons and firearms training.

Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard : Physical fitness requirements to deal with typical physical demands that require full body motion and physical strength and stamina sufficient to chase, apprehend and subdue criminal suspects, and respond to crisis interventions and medical emergencies.

Must have good hand / eye coordination and able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction.

Demonstrate the ability to perform activities within a medium physical demand category as per U.S. Department of Labor guidelines

Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Driver's License

UPMC Physical Fitness Standard

Act 235 with 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