Security Officer 1 - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

Begin a rewarding career with the Department of Human Services! We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Security Officer 1 to perform a wide variety of safety and security related tasks at Torrance State Hospital. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while helping others, apply today to join our team of dynamic individuals!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will work with 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 ensure that the safe environment in multiple buildings is maintained and respond to emergency situations that may arise. Your work will involve staffing the control room desk, providing information to visitors, patrolling the campus, assisting patients, and responding to unusual incidents. Some of your duties will include creating detailed incident reports and completing routine logs to record activities. Additionally, you will complete a wide variety of shift tasks and routines to ensure operations are following established policy and procedures.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours will be determined from the following shifts or a floating shift. Employees will work any five days within a consecutive seven calendar day period with regularly scheduled days off to include every third weekend.

1st shift : 6 : 00 AM to 2 : 00 PM

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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Legal Requirements :

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 :

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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.

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