Security Officer 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; New Stanton (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Torrance State Hospital is seeking a Security Officer 1 to maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Duties include patrolling buildings and grounds, responding to alarms, managing traffic, assisting with searches for missing patients, and documenting incidents.

This full‑time role uses rotating shifts and requires a PA driver’s license; telework is not available.

Applicants will be notified by email.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Medical examination may be required after conditional offer.
• Background checks including PA State Police and FBI clearance may be required.
• PA residency requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds by vehicle or foot.
• Respond to fire, smoke, and intrusion alarms and take appropriate actions.
• Monitor facility activity, enforce rules, and maintain logs.
• Document incidents and review communications at the start of each shift.
• Assist visitors, check identification, and provide non-confidential information at the desk.

Job description

Working as a Security Officer 1 at the Torrance State Hospital, you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment. In this position, you will protect patients, staff, and visitors across our facility while supporting seamless daily operations through active vigilance and engagement.

Take pride in knowing your work directly strengthens the safety and well-being of our entire hospital community—apply today!

This position supports the safeguarding of the hospital by protecting property, responding to alarms, and assisting with daily security routines. You monitor facility activity, enforce rules, and maintain clear communication with staff and visitors.

As a Security Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Patrol Duties: Patrol hospital buildings and grounds by vehicle or foot to identify safety issues
• Alarm Response: React to fire, smoke, and intrusion alarms and take appropriate actions
• Traffic Control: Manage parking and vehicle movement according to policy
• Search Assistance: Participate in searches for missing patients and operate closed-circuit television monitoring equipment when necessary
• Report Writing: Document incidents, maintain logs, and review communications at the start of each shift
• Visitor Processing: Check identification, assist visitors, and provide non-confidential information at the desk

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 will be determined from the following shifts or a floating shift. There is no unpaid lunch break included in a shift. Employees will work any five days within a consecutive seven calendar day period with regularly scheduled days off to include every third weekend.
  • 1st shift: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

Special Requirement

• This position requires possession of 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 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.

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.