Security Officer 1 Norristown State Hospital

If you are looking for a full-time job as a Security Officer, you've come to the right place!
The Department of Human Services (DHS), Norristown State Hospital, is looking for a hard-working individual to fill a full-time Security Officer I position.
The DHS provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
If you are interested in experiencing the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth, the DHS wants you to apply today!

As a Security Officer 1, you are responsible and accountable for maintaining a safe and secure hospital environment for the safety and security of patients, employees, students, and visitors of the hospital buildings and grounds. In addition, you conduct investigations concerning workplace violence, theft, and criminal activity.
Your job tasks are carried out under the supervision of the Security Supervisor, Security Chief, or in their absence, the Safety Manager.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• FREE PARKING!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam folders, for these notices.
• May change based on operational needs.
• Overtime: as needed.
• Work hours are 4:00pm - midnight, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Works every other weekend.
• Full-time employment, 40-hour work week.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• No previous experience or training required.

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

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

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• 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 [email protected].

• 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 may be lower than deserved.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• 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 be disqualified.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.