Event & Traffic Safety Staff (Security Officer 1)

Are you ready for a rewarding fast-paced role that keeps people safe during large events? The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is excited to welcome committed Security Officers to take on the role of Event and Traffic Safety Staff. This fulfilling opportunity allows you to help manage patrols, traffic flow, and emergency communications while also delivering top notch customer service to create a positive experience for everyone. Apply today to be an active contributor to public safety and successful event operations!

This position supports safety and security operations at the Farm Show Complex by monitoring facilities, managing traffic, and responding to incidents. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting visitors, efficiently communicating with staff, and completing various important daily duties. As an Event and Traffic Safety Staff member, you will perform the following tasks:

• Facility Patrol: Perform patrols of buildings, parking lots, and grounds to maintain safety
• Traffic Control: Manage parking areas, maintain traffic flow, and support event-related vehicle movement
• Customer Service: Provide clear information and helpful assistance to visitors and event participants
• Emergency Response: Communicate quickly during incidents and assist with directing emergency teams
• Report Writing: Record daily activities, incidents, and important information in activity logs
• Equipment Handling: Use and distribute security equipment as needed for assigned shifts

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Temporary, full-time employment from July 2026 through March 2027.
• Available shifts:
  • 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Thursday - Monday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday - Tuesday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Free on-site parking
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• 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 working in crowds.
• Experience working at large-scale public events.
• Experience working in security or traffic management.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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).
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.

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.