Security Officer 1 - Torrance State Hospital

Summary

Security Officer 1

Join Torrance State Hospital as a Security Officer 1 and 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

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Work hours will be determined from the following shifts or a floating shift. Employees will work any five days within a consecutive seven calendar day period with regularly scheduled days off to include every third weekend. There is no unpaid lunch break included in a shift.

• 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

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.

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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. 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.

Job Description

Security Officer 1

Join Torrance State Hospital as a Security Officer 1 and 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

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Work hours will be determined from the following shifts or a floating shift. Employees will work any five days within a consecutive seven calendar day period with regularly scheduled days off to include every third weekend. There is no unpaid lunch break included in a shift.

• 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

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.

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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. 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.