Security Officer 1

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your experience to help ensure the safety of people and property? The Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DMVA), Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is seeking a Security Officer 1. If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to providing amazing resident care and campus security for staff, veterans, and their spouses, then this job is for you!

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As a Security Officer 1, you will patrol the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home and protect our campus from fire, theft, trespass, and other hazards. You will patrol grounds by car or by foot, check parking areas and door locks, and make sure lights are on or off as necessary. You will conduct searches of vehicles and personal property under suspicious circumstances, assist staff in locating and returning missing residents, and work cooperatively with police. This role requires the use of observation skills and effective communication to conduct investigations, interview victims, and respond promptly to emergency calls. In addition, you will answer telephone calls and assist visitors, deliver medicine and supplies from building to building, and operate surveillance equipment.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 40 hours biweekly
• Work hours are 8 hour shifts
  • Week 1: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday
  • Week 2: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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).
• 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.