Security Officer - Danville State Hospital

Start an exciting and rewarding career with the Department of Human Services as a Security Officer 1! Danville State Hospital is seeking a motivated individual who enjoys working with and helping others to become part of our team. By performing a variety of safety and security tasks, you will help us keep the hospital safe for our residents. If you are ambitious, confident and committed to providing amazing resident and visitor interaction, apply today.

In this position, you will enforce department and hospital policies, procedures, and safety regulations. Your duties will include maintaining a daily patrol log of activities, completing incident reports, and completing safety paperwork. As a Security Officer, you will respond to all emergencies and assist emergency response agencies on the campus. You will also perform monthly safety inspections, distribute keys to staff and vendors, and assist with new employee orientation.

Your work will involve patrolling the campus and parking lots and assisting with searches for missing patients. Additionally, you will operate the communication center by answering phone calls, as well as checking in visitors and searching items for contraband materials.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM, rotating schedule including every other weekend, with two 15-minute breaks. This may change based on operational needs.
• 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.

• This position requires 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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.

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