Forensic Security Employee Trainee - Torrance State Hospital

About the role

The Forensic Security Employee Trainee role at Torrance State Hospital offers a chance to build valuable skills while helping patients in a secure setting. The training program supports your growth as you learn how to care for individuals referred by the criminal justice system. You will join a committed team that works together to encourage patient progress and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Patient Support: Assist patients with daily living activities and encourage progress in treatment routines
• Safety Monitoring: Observe patient areas and activities to maintain a secure and orderly environment
• Basic Nursing Tasks: Carry out simple nursing procedures such as measuring vital signs and monitoring patient health information
• Security Procedures: Perform rounds, screen visitors, inspect mail, and check facility areas according to policy
• Emergency Response: Follow established procedures during drills, emergencies, and crisis situations

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth school grade; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training
• You must meet the PA residency requirement
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 3:00 PM to 1100 PM, with a 30-minute lunch
• You will work 10 out of 14 days in a two-week period
• No telework option available

Salary

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email.

How to Apply

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening. 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. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.

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.

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