Security Officer 1

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As a Security Officer 1, you will have a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of the facility. You will serve as a member of our security team, responsible for safeguarding the premises and mitigating various risks, including fire, unauthorized access, and other potential hazards. You will ensure the security of multiple buildings on the property and respond to any emergency situations that may arise. In addition, you will assist visitors, patrol the grounds, and transport residents as needed. You may also be assigned to conduct investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects. This position will give you the opportunity to work alongside professional staff and contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, employees, and visitors.

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 per day/40 hours per week)
• Work hours are 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM (2nd shift), rotating schedule, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be required to work every other weekend. Work hours and schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness and ability to work in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania
• Willingness and ability to work a permanent, full-time schedule
• Previous experience in the security field, including tasks such as:
  • Patrol grounds and buildings
  • Check for violation of fire and safety rules and regulations
  • Check locks and lights of buildings or offices
  • Answer phone calls related to security concerns and emergencies
  • Assist and offer customer service to visitors and the public
  • Approach unauthorized persons to prevent loitering
  • Assist with police investigations
  • Work with fire and safety panels, such as addressing alarms and resetting trouble codes
  • Work with disaster and emergency preparedness plans
  • Operate surveillance and security equipment and monitors
• Previous 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 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).
• 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.