Security Officer 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital (2nd shift

Security Officer 1 positions at Clarks Summit State Hospital offer an important opportunity to help protect people, property and daily operations. This role allows you to support the safety of patients, staff and visitors through active patrol and quick response. You will join a dependable team that works together to maintain order and prevent harm. Step into a position where your efforts help create a secure and stable environment.

This position focuses on protecting life and property while enforcing rules and supporting safety throughout the hospital grounds. As a Security Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Patrols:
  Perform walking and mobile rounds to monitor conditions across the facility
• Security Monitoring:
  Review camera feeds and security systems to identify risks or violations
• Emergency Response:
  Respond to emergencies and work to stabilize situations on hospital grounds
• Incident Investigation:
  Investigate complaints, rule violations and safety concerns
• Building Checks:
  Inspect buildings to ensure doors, windows and areas are secure
• Missing Patient Searches:
  Conduct searches for missing or AWOL patients according to policy

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Sunday – Saturday.
  • Rotating holidays and weekends. Every second weekend off
• Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Travel and overtime:
  As needed.
• Free parking.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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.

• 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).

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.