Security Officer 1 - Torrance State Hospital
About The Position
The Security Officer 1 at Torrance State Hospital helps maintain a safe, secure, and orderly environment by protecting patients, staff, visitors, and hospital property. The position supports daily hospital operations through facility monitoring, enforcement of rules, alarm response, patrols, and communication with staff and visitors. This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week. Work hours are assigned from one of three shifts or a floating shift: first shift, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM; second shift, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM; or third shift, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Shifts do not include an unpaid lunch break. Employees work any five days within a consecutive seven-day period, with regularly scheduled days off that include every third weekend. Telework is not available.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license.
- Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
- Be able to perform the essential job functions.
- Submit to a medical examination following a conditional offer of employment.
- Submit satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances, for review and approval following a conditional offer of employment.
Responsibilities
- Patrol hospital buildings and grounds by vehicle or on foot to identify safety issues.
- Respond to fire, smoke, and intrusion alarms and take appropriate action.
- Manage parking and vehicle movement according to policy.
- Assist with searches for missing patients.
- Operate closed-circuit television monitoring equipment when necessary.
- Document incidents, maintain logs, and review communications at the start of each shift.
- Check visitor identification, assist visitors, and provide non-confidential information at the desk.
- Monitor facility activity, enforce rules, and communicate with staff and visitors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
