Reference #: 4842681 THE POSITION Are you looking for an opportunity to use your experience to help ensure the safety of staff, veterans, and their spouses? The Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (DMVA), Southeastern Veterans' Center is seeking a Security Officer 1. If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to providing amazing resident care and campus security for those who proudly served our country, then this job is for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Security Officer 1, you will patrol the Southeastern Veteran's Center and protect our campus from fire, theft, trespass, and other hazards. You will patrol grounds by car or by foot, check parking areas and door locks, and make sure lights are on or off as necessary. You will conduct searches of vehicles and personal property under suspicious circumstances, assist staff in locating and returning missing residents, and work cooperatively with police. This role requires the use of observation skills and effective communication to conduct investigations, interview victims, and respond promptly to emergency calls. In addition, you will answer telephone calls and assist visitors, deliver medicine and supplies from building to building, and operate surveillance equipment.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week Work hours are 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work a rotating schedule, with every other weekend. Your schedule may change based on operational needs. Overtime and travel as needed 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: You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Willing to work in Spring City, Chester County, Pennsylvania Willing to work a permanent, full-time schedule Experience in security such as patrolling grounds and buildings; checking for violation of fire safety rules and regulations; checking locks/lights of buildings or offices; answering phone calls related to security concerns/emergencies; assisting and offering customer service to visitors/public; approaching unauthorized persons to prevent loitering; assisting with police investigations; working with fire/safety panels, such as addressing alarms and resetting trouble codes; working with disaster and emergency preparedness plans; and operating surveillance/security equipment and monitors 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 and a drug screening. 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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 eligib lity 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us atra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.