Security Officer 1 - Norristown State Hospital (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shifts)

Are you looking for an exciting challenge in an ever changing and fast-paced work environment? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Norristown State Hospital is seeking results-oriented Security Officers to join our security team. If you are a highly motivated, hardworking, and safety-minded professional who enjoys people and helping others, then we encourage you to apply today!

As a Security Officer 1, you will be responsible and accountable for the safety and security of patients, employees, students, and visitors of the hospital buildings and grounds. You will use knowledge of modern safety principles and practices, react quickly, and remain calm emergencies to maintain a safe environment for our campus. This will include:

• Patrolling all buildings to observe and correct fire hazards, acts of trespass, vandalism, theft, security breaches, and unauthorized persons
• Utilizing a security vehicle or foot patrol to check for unlocked car doors, investigate accidents, and respond to traffic violations
• Completing various shift logs, maintenance work orders, and other reports
• Responding to emergency calls by assisting with patient restraints, evacuation, fire aid, fire suppression, and system restoration
• Conducting visual and physical scans of high-risk theft areas and patient wards, as well as investigating employee theft
• Searching patients, employees, students, and visitors to maintain the optimum operations
• Transporting deliveries, patients, and employees
• Performing incidental custodial and maintenance duties

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, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every other weekend and holidays. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
  • 1st shift (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
  • 2nd shift (4:00 PM to 12:00 AM)
  • 3rd shift (12:00 AM to 8:00 AM)
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• 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:

• You must be in 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 Guidelines. 
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.

• 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.