Security Officer 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Begin 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 at Torrance State Hospital. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of safety- and security-related tasks at the hospital. If you are a highly-motivated and results-oriented individual who enjoys working with and helping others, we encourage you to apply today!

As a Security Officer 1, you will work with your fellow security officers to provide a safe and secure treatment environment for the care of individuals with mental illness. In this position, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe environment in multiple buildings is maintained, as well as responding to emergency situations that may arise. You can expect to staff a control room desk, provide information to and screen visitors, patrol the campus, assist patients, and respond to unusual incidents. You will also create detailed incident reports and complete 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 procedure.

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
• You will work five days within a consecutive seven calendar day period with regularly scheduled days off to include every third weekend. Work hours are as follows:
  • 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 Requirements:

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).
• 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.

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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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.