Security Officer - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Looking for an exciting challenge in an ever changing and fast paced work environment? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking a Security Officer 1 to be a part of our Safety and Security Team. The Security Officer 1 should be a motivated individual willing to perform a wide variety of safety and security related tasks in a healthcare campus.

If you are a highly-motivated and results-oriented individual who enjoys working with and helping others, we encourage you to apply today to join our team of dynamic individuals!

In this position, you will work with other Security Officers and communicate with the Fire and Safety Marshal and Safety Manager to provide a safe and secure treatment environment for the care of individuals with mental illness. You will ensure that the safe environment in multiple buildings is maintained and respond to emergency situations that may arise. Your work will involve staffing the control room desk, providing information to visitors, patrolling the campus, assisting patients, and responding to unusual incidents.

Some of your duties will include creating detailed incident reports and completing routine logs to record activities. Additionally, you will complete a wide variety of shift tasks and routines to ensure operations are following established policy and procedures.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours will be determined from the following shifts or a floating shift. Employees will work any five days within a consecutive seven calendar day period with regularly scheduled days off to include every third weekend.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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