Full-Time Youth Center Safety Officer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Duncannon (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Security Officer 1 to protect Loysville Youth Development Center by patrolling the campus, monitoring facilities and daily activity, and supporting emergencies to ensure safety for youth, staff, and visitors.

You will work 40 hours per week across three shifts (6:30 AM–2:30 PM, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM, 10:30 PM–6:30 AM) with no telework option. Starting salary is $39,287.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must meet PA residency requirements.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• Conditional offer requires a medical examination.
• Conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports (PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, FBI fingerprints).
• Veterans may receive employment preference as permitted by law.

Responsibilities

• Patrol campus by checking buildings, grounds, fences, gates and vehicles to maintain safety and security.
• Monitor facilities including heat plant and water systems and contact maintenance when needed.
• Assist with emergencies including missing person searches, cottage emergencies, and youth transport to ensure campus safety.
• Operate communications—manage switchboard, handle calls, monitor radio alerts.
• Manage front office tasks such as dispatching vehicles, overseeing keys/badges, processing mail, and coordinating searches.
• Control entry by operating the front gate, checking visitors, managing traffic, and responding to perimeter alarms.

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Security Officer 1 to protect Loysville Youth Development Center by patrolling the campus, monitoring facilities and daily activity, and supporting emergencies to ensure safety for youth, staff, and visitors.

You will work 40 hours per week across three shifts (6:30 AM–2:30 PM, 2:30 PM–10:30 PM, 10:30 PM–6:30 AM) with no telework option. Starting salary is $39,287.00 annually.