Security Officer 1

As a Security Officer 1 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, you will play an important part in keeping the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center safe and secure. You will assist residents, guide visitors, and respond to a variety of situations with confidence. This position provides steady, rewarding work that makes a real difference. Step into a role where your commitment to safety truly matters!

This position protects residents, staff, visitors, and property by patrolling grounds, responding to concerns, and supporting safety procedures throughout the facility. As a Security Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Patrol Duties: Check buildings, grounds, and parking areas to identify safety issues, trespassing, or rule violations
• Building Security: Secure doors, monitor lighting, and ensure facility areas are properly locked after hours
• Visitor Assistance: Answer calls, assist residents and guests, and prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas
• Incident Response: Respond to emergencies, help locate missing residents, and work with police when needed
• Search Procedures: Conduct searches of vehicles and personal property under suspicious circumstances
• Reporting and Monitoring: Complete daily activity reports and monitor the camera system during assigned shifts

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment (20 hours per week)
• Work hours will be determined between the following two schedules:
  • 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday and 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday
  • 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM on Friday and Saturday and 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM on Sunday
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness to work in Lackawanna County, PA

• Work experience in the security field in the following areas: Patrolling grounds and buildings; checking for violations of fire and safety rules and regulations; checking locks and lights of buildings or offices; answering phone calls related to security concerns and emergencies; assisting and offering customer service to visitors and the public; approaching unauthorized persons to prevent loitering; assisting with police investigations; working with fire and safety panels; addressing alarms and resetting trouble codes; working with disaster and emergency preparedness plans; operating surveillance and security equipment and monitors

• Work experience in a nursing-type facility searching for missing residents or assisting residents during an emergency.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft programs at the basic level

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.

• 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.