Safety Guard - Western Psychiatric Hospital
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UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital is hiring a full-time Safety Guard!Safey Guards are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff at Western Psychiatric Hospital and Western Behavioral Health locations.The incumbent will work three 12-hour shifts per week from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.* This position is sign on bonus eligible: $1,500 with a 2-year commitment! *Responsibilities:* Establish a presence at an assigned post or by patrolling UPMC Western Behavioral Health and Western Psychiatric 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.* Conduct searches according to system and department policy regarding customer service responsibilities and maintaining paperwork and property appropriately.* 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.* Provides 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; 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, furnishes information, as requested.* May aid handicapped, and elderly persons upon arrival and departure from the hospital or facility and assures 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.Qualifications:* 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.* Able to effectively deal with stress and potentially dangerous 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.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification required within 30 days of hire. Successfully pass UPMC Physical Fitness Standard prior to hire. Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) required after hire.* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)* Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)* UPMC Physical Fitness Standard* Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal* Act 33 with renewal* Act 34 with renewal* Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran