Supervisor, Police & Security

Purpose

Works with and oversees other members of the Police and Security Team to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, families, visitors, and employees at the hospital facility. In addition to performing as a member of the Police and Security Team, this position also handles administrative tasks, supervises other police and security members, and works harmoniously with hospital management to meet safety goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists in and provides input to staffing decisions (e.g., hiring, firing, promotion).
• Handles and resolves day to day operational issues and problems.
• Assists with department budget preparation and monitoring.
• Responsible for evaluating, disciplining and scheduling staff as appropriate.
• Provides reporting as needed.
• Maintains a working relationship with local agencies.
• Reviews reports of subordinates for accuracy, content, and grammar as needed.
• Trains staff, ensures that staff obtain and maintain certifications as required and tracks certification progress.
• Maintains all security systems and department issued equipment.

Requirements

• 6 years of security related/law enforcement experience OR Act 120 trained or equivalent (PA State Police Act Police Academy training, Police Officer training as mandated by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers) with 2 years of experience in law enforcement or a security related field.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Prior law enforcement experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of common technical applications, such as Microsoft Office products, preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to pass an eye and hearing test with appropriate correction.
• Must be able to perform as a security officer when necessary.

Skills

• Knowledge of common technical applications, such as Microsoft Office products.
• Interpersonal skills, especially the ability to effectively interact, communicate, and diffuse potential combative situations with persons from all walks of life.
• Psychological fitness to deal with stress and potentially dangerous conflict situations.
• Physical fitness 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.

Benefits

• Up to five weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year, available to employees and their dependents.
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Care for your total well-being with UPMC’s robust benefits package – physically, financially, and emotionally.

Pay

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Schedule

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