Security Officer ; General

This is protective work enforcing on an assigned shift the security and conduct, rules and regulations of a municipal facility or installation to prevent disruptive and illegal actions, entry of unauthorized individuals and vehicles, theft and vandalism. Work involves investigating accidents, apprehending and detaining individuals committing illegal actions, and testifying in court. Contact with the general public and law enforcement officials is a significant aspect of the work.

Work is performed under the close supervision of a higher level security officer or administrative superior, and involves some disagreeable aspects and light physical effort.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is

Jacky Li

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA

Phone:

Fax:

Email: jacky.li

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at  or email hrhelpdesk.

Departmental and interdepartmental promotional eligible lists will be established as a result of this examination. An appointment in any department may be made from either one of the above-established promotional lists as deemed appropriate by the appointing authority.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

This examination will be scheduled for October 28, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.

Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.

If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please contact Jacky Li  and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List will be established the week of November 2, 2026. Please note that this date may change.

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call  if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

High School/GED

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

• Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status and a Performance Rating of…