Security Officer 1, Torrance State Hospital

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 at Torrance State Hospital. The Security Officer 1 should be 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!

The Security Officer 1 works along with a team consisting of other Security Officers and communicates 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 and will respond to emergency situations that may arise. You will be required 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 complete detailed incident reports as needed and complete routine logs to record activities. Security Officers may also be assigned other duties as required.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• Travel and Overtime as needed.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Work hours are 2:00pm to 10:00pm. Will be required to work any five (5) days within a consecutive seven (7) day calendar period with regularly scheduled days off to include every third (3) weekend. Work hours may change based on operational needs.
• Full-time employment.

In compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, if you are selected for this position, you must show, at the time of hire, verification that you have received either a single-dose COVID-19 vaccination, or both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination, unless you are exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination due to an ADA or religious accommodation. If you fail or refuse to show the required verification at the time of hire, and you have not received an exemption from the CMS vaccination requirements, your employment will be terminated.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• No previous experience or training required.

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

• 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.

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• 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.

• 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.
• 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).
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will 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 [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).
• You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• 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.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

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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.