About this role
At ST Health Children’s, our Security Officers are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all ST Health owned and adjacent properties. As an Officer, you will accomplish this through regular patrols around the grounds, staffing fixed posts and responding to and resolving problems and/or disputes. Customer service is at the core of this position.
This position is eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment to ST Health!
Responsibilities:
- Staff fixed posts to monitor ingress and egress to secured areas
- Provides customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff to maintain a safe and secure environment.
Inspect incoming and outgoing parcels as necessary to prevent theft
Responds to and resolves problems, disputes and unusual circumstances as necessary.
- Assist with traffic control and vehicle assists
- Transport deceased to morgue/release bodies from morgue
- Monitor security, fire, and environmental alarms, respond to alarms and assist when needed.
- Establish a uniformed security presence by patrolling ST Health hospitals, buildings, grounds and associated areas to deter criminal activity, document activities, and contact ST Health Police Officers or other appropriate law enforcement when necessary.
- Operate ST Health vehicles in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code
- Conduct patient escorts and stand-by details
- Complete all mandatory training programs per departmental guidelines
- Report and document incidents, suspicious activities and hazards
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- High level of integrity required for handling sensitive/confidential ST Health 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.
- 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.
- Ability 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.
Officers are required to wear a bullet proof vest.
Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult the applicable collective bargaining for specific requirements.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 235 with Firearms OR Act 235 without Firearms –
- All officers hired without a valid Act 235 must complete the 235 certification within their first 6 months of hire or placement and have process completed within 9 months of hire.
- Must meet audio and visual standards outlined in Act 235 at time of hire.
- CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
Valid Driver’s License.
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- ST Health Physical Fitness Standard
- Act 235 with Firearms with renewal
- Act 235 without Firearms with renewal
- Act 31 / Act 33 / Act 34 / Act 73 with renewal
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$19.80–$30.40 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Nurse Recruiter — Pittsburgh Metro
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Security Officer — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Security Officer at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply. Start with just your email.
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# Security Officer
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Safety & Security
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $19.80–$30.40 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-11T14:30:18.003Z
## Description
At ST Health Children's, our Security Officers are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and all ST Health owned and adjacent properties. As an Officer, you will accomplish this through regular patrols around the grounds, staffing fixed posts and responding to and resolving problems and/or disputes. Customer service is at the core of this position.
**This position is eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus with a 2-year commitment to ST Health!**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Variable
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
New-grad RN / Residency
Staff RN — specialty certified
Charge / Clinical Resource RN
Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track
Director of Nursing
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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