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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Security Officer 2 - South Mountain Restoration Center in South Mountain, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4531897 THE POSITION Are you a responsible individual who provides excellent customer service? Do you have experience in the field of security? The Department of Human Services, South Mountain Restoration Center is looking for a Security Officer 2 to perform supervisory security work. This position is important to ensure the safety of our clients, staff, and visitors. If you would enjoy a public service career that you can be proud of, apply today and discover everything that a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Security Officer 2, you are responsible for the protection of life and property by supervising assigned Security Officers. Responsibilities include the training, instructing, and mentoring of lower-level Security Officers in facility policies, procedures, and methods of security service. You also regulate the activities of clients, employees, and visitors in accordance with prescribed regulations. In addition, you are responsible for the accurate and efficient operation of the agency communication center, and you report directly to the Safety Manager.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40-hour work week Work hours are 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with rotating days off. There is no lunch break in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year as a Security Officer 1;or Any equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the knowledges, skills, and abilities required to provide supervisory security services. Special Requirement: You must currently possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License. Other Requirements: 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. 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you a e 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
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.