Security Officer 1 - Loysville Youth Development Center

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 Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Security Officer 1 to help protect the Loysville Youth Development Center. In this vital role, you help maintain a safe and secure environment by monitoring buildings, equipment, and activity across the campus. Your steady presence, strong awareness, and dependable decision-making support the safety of youth, staff, and visitors. Take on a position where your commitment to protecting others strengthens the entire facility and makes a meaningful impact every day.

This position supports campus safety by monitoring buildings, equipment, and daily activity throughout the Loysville Youth Development Center. It plays a key role in keeping the grounds secure and assisting staff during emergencies and routine operations. As a Security Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Patrol Campus: Check buildings, grounds, fences, gates, and vehicles through routine patrols to maintain safety and security
• Monitor Facilities: Observe heat plant and water systems, identify minor issues, and contact maintenance when needed
• Support Emergencies: Assist with missing person searches, cottage emergencies, and youth transport to ensure safety on campus
• Operate Communications: Manage the switchboard, handle incoming and outgoing calls, and monitor radio alerts
• Manage Front Office: Dispatch vehicles, oversee keys and badges, process mail, and coordinate searches for smooth operations
• Control Entry: Operate the front gate, check visitors, manage traffic, and respond to perimeter alarms

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
• Loysville Youth Development Center is staffed by 3 work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will work a 5-day workweek, including weekends and holidays, with 2 set regular days off. 8 hour shifts with no duty-free lunch will include:
  • 1st shift: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,287.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Other Requirements

• 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 Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.