Security Officer 1 - Warren State Hospital (2nd Shift)

Posting number: CS-2026-56538-74710

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Warren St Hosp

Job classification: Security Officer 1

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Safety

Summary

Examples of duties

The Security Officer 1 helps protect Warren State Hospital by enforcing safety policies, monitoring activity, and responding to routine and emergency situations. This role supports a secure hospital environment for patients, employees, and visitors. As a Security Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Response: Assist in fire alarms, escort emergency personnel, and complete bomb threat procedures
• Policy Compliance: Follow operating instructions, policies and procedures, and emergency plans
• Traffic Control: Direct and manage parking and vehicle movement on campus
• Patrol Duties: Perform desk work, monitor visitors, answer calls, and patrol interior and exterior areas
• Incident Reporting: Document activities, complete reports, and conduct investigations when required
• Search Procedures: Conduct searches of individuals and property as needed

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
• Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, rotating days off, with a paid 30-minute lunch.
• 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. 
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

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

• 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 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 ap