Reference #: 4619272 THE POSITION The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking hard working and caring people who are dedicated to taking care of our residents.  The Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home offers Veterans and their spouses superior care.

If you are an ambitious, confident Security Officer committed to providing amazing resident care and resident interaction, this job is for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Security Officer 1, you will be responsible for patrolling the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home to protect and guard our property, facility, and population from fire, theft, trespass, or other hazards.  This professional is responsible for monitoring the camera system, patrolling the grounds to ensure overall safety, and preventing unauthorized persons from loitering on grounds or entering building or storage areas.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are exercised to assist visitors, residents, and staff by answering telephones and providing directions and information.  Additional duties include conducting investigations and searches, and providing various transportation needs for residents and the facility.  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are utilized to complete daily reports of activities at the end of each shift.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Part-time employment, 8 hours/day totaling 40 hours/biweekly. Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch. First week of work includes Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday. Second week of work includes Sunday and Monday. 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 Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirements: 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). 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.

he 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.  

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