Security Officer 1 - Loysville Youth Development Center

THE POSITION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps maintain the safety and smooth functioning of the Loysville campus through patrols, communication support, and assistance with emergencies. The role also contributes to daily operations by monitoring equipment and systems and coordinating security activities. As a Security Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Campus Security: Conduct patrols of buildings, grounds, fences, gates, and vehicles to maintain safety
• Facility Monitoring: Check plant systems and identify issues while deciding when maintenance support is needed
• Emergency Support: Assist during emergencies, participate in searches, and transport youth when required
• Communications Center: Operate the switchboard and monitor radio calls to support smooth information flow
• Front Office Tasks: Dispatch vehicles, manage keys and badges, sort mail, and coordinate absent without official leave (AWOL) searches
• Gate Operations: Control vehicle and pedestrian entry, process visitors, and monitor intrusion systems and fence alarms

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
• Loysville Youth Development Center is staffed by 3 work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will work a 5-day workweek, including weekends and holidays, with 2 set regular days off. 8 hour shifts with no duty-free lunch will include:
  • 1st shift: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Overtime as needed, will be voluntary and possibly mandatory
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,515.00 (before taxes).
• 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

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator'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 Guidelines.
• 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 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).
• 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 acc