Security Officer 1

Start an exciting and rewarding career with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs as a Security Officer 1! The Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home is seeking a hardworking individual to help us keep the home safe so we can continue to offer Pennsylvania's veterans and their spouses care and support to live active and healthy lives. If you are an energetic and productive person who takes pride in their work providing amazing resident and visitor interaction, apply today!

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As a Security Officer 1, you will be responsible for the protection of persons and property at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. Your duties will include working desk duty, monitoring the camera system, patrolling the grounds by car and foot, and making rounds of the buildings and grounds. In this position, you will complete assigned tours and check locks, make sure buildings are secure after hours, and document observations and actions by completing daily reports. You can expect to conduct investigations, direct and control traffic, and respond promptly to emergency calls. Additionally, you will assist visitors, residents and staff by answering telephones and giving directions and information, as well as assist nursing in locating and returning missing residents.

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 determined from rotating shifts. with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience patrolling grounds, buildings, parking lots, and areas on campus by foot or in a state owned property
• Education in police science, police administration, criminal justice, or in a similar discipline
• Experience writing incident reports which includes a detailed narrative description of the nature of security violations/other incidents including but not limited to saving, archiving, and showing video through use of CCTV.
• Experience orally communicating with all staff, visitors, vendors, residents, etc. including but not limited to answering the phone, assisting and directing visitors, announcing codes (fire alarms, medical emergency, etc.) over phones, pagers, or loudspeakers; and gathering pertinent initial information of incidents to report to authorized personnel.
• Experience conducting interior and exterior inspections of buildings looking for and reporting fire hazards, safety hazards, leaks in ceilings and water systems, vandalism, damage, and evidence of theft.
• Experience in the protection of property and persons from theft, fire and other safety hazards, and maintaining required security through the enforcement of rules, regulations and laws

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 date. Late 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.

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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.