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Security Officer 1 - Danville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Salary
Montour, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025
If you are a highly motivated individual who enjoys working with and helping others, then the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services invites you to join our amazing team at the Danville State Hospital as a Security Officer 1. As a key member of our health care campus, you will have the opportunity to perform a wide variety of safety and security related tasks. Do not wait any longer, apply now and discover the exciting prospects that await you!


As a Security Officer 1, you will play a crucial role in maintaining safety and order at the Danville State Hospital. You will enforce policies, procedures, and safety regulations to protect the hospital and its property from potential threats such as fire, theft, and vandalism. Additionally, you will be responsible for creating a secure environment for all individuals on the premises, including consumers, employees, and visitors. You will carry out various tasks such as conducting patrols on foot or by vehicle, documenting incidents through incident reports, and responding to emergencies such as fire alarms, disasters, codes, and bomb threats. Your presence and actions as a Security Officer 1 will be vital in ensuring the well-being and protection of all individuals at the hospital.

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 are 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM or 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM, working every other weekend, with two 15-minute breaks.
    • May change based on operational needs
  • Overtime as operationally necessary
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

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


Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirementFor 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).
  • 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 dateLate 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.


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.

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