Are you 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. An ideal candidate for the position should be a motivated individual willing to perform a wide variety of safety and security related tasks on a healthcare campus. If you are a highly motivated and results-driven individual who enjoys working with and helping others, we encourage you to apply today to join our team of dynamic individuals!

As a Security Officer 1, you will work along a team consisting of 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 be responsible to ensure a safe environment in multiple buildings is maintained, as well as respond to emergency situations that may arise.

In this role, you will staff a control room desk, provide information to and screen visitors, patrol the campus, assist patients, and respond to unusual incidents. You will create detailed incident reports, as needed, and complete routine logs to record activities. You will also complete a wide variety of shift tasks and routines to ensure operations are in compliance with policies 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
• Work hours: You may be assigned to work 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, or a floating shift. You will work any five days within a consecutive 7-day calendar period with regularly scheduled days off to include every third weekend.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Work hours and days may change based on operational needs.
• FREE PARKING!
• 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.

• 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.

• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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

• 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.