Security Officer 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Torrance, Derry Township (CA, Dauphin County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Security Officer 1 at Torrance State Hospital in Westmoreland County. You will protect patients, staff, and visitors, patrol facilities, respond to alarms, manage traffic, and assist with daily security routines to maintain a safe environment.

This full-time position requires the ability to work 40 hours weekly across shifts, with no telework option. The salary range is $39,287.00 to $57,772.00 annually, with the starting pay potentially non-negotiable.

Qualifications

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Patrol hospital buildings and grounds by vehicle or foot to identify safety issues.
• Respond to fire, smoke, and intrusion alarms and take appropriate actions.
• Manage parking and vehicle movement according to policy.
• Participate in searches for missing patients and operate CCTV monitoring equipment.
• Document incidents, maintain logs, and review communications at the start of each shift.
• Check identification, assist visitors, and provide non-confidential information at the desk.

Skills

Valid PA driver's license

Job description

Salary

$39,287.00 - $57,772.00 Annually

Location

Westmoreland County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-62172-74710

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Torrance St Hosp

Opening Date

11/04/2026

Closing Date

11/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

74710

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

UGSOA

Bargaining Unit

R1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00210973

Bureau / Division

Department of Human Services - Torrance State Hospital

Worksite Address

121 Longview Drive

City

Torrance, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15779

Contact Name

Sandra Schleicher

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

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!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.