Reference #: 4337961 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-73524 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM JANUARY 10, 2024, TO JANUARY 19, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Security Officer 1, you will be responsible for patrolling our state facility to protect and guard our property/facility or persons from fire, theft, trespass, or other hazards. In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, you will patrol grounds by car and on foot and make rounds of buildings, grounds, parking, and storage areas to check for theft, trespass, and violation of fire and safety rules and regulations. You will also answer telephone calls and assist visitors, residents, and employees by providing directions and information. In addition, you will conduct investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (8 hours/day; 40 hours/week) Work hours are 2nd shift (4:00 PM to 12:00 AM), rotating schedule and working every other weekend. Lunch Period: 30 minutes Overtime and travel as needed. May change based on operational needs. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirement: No previous experience or training required.

Special Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C Driver's License. Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Willingness to work in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Willingness to work a permanent, full-time schedule. Experience in security such as patrolling grounds and buildings; checking for violation of fire safety rules and regulations; checking locks/lights of buildings or offices; answering phone calls related to security concerns/emergencies; assisting and offering customer service to visitors/public; approaching unauthorized persons to prevent loitering; assisting with police investigations; working with fire/safety panels, such as addressing alarms and resetting trouble codes; working with disaster and emergency preparedness plans; and operating surveillance/security equipment and monitors. Experience in a nursing-type facility searching for missing residents or assisting residents during an emergency. Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination and drug screening. 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 o 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. 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 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.