Security Officer 1 - Torrance State Hospital
Join Torrance State Hospital as a Security Officer 1 and play a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment. Protect patients, staff, and visitors across our facility while supporting seamless daily operations through active vigilance and engagement. Your work directly strengthens the safety and well-being of our entire hospital community.
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Patrol hospital buildings and grounds by vehicle or foot to identify safety issues
- React 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 closed-circuit television monitoring equipment when necessary
- 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
Schedule
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
Telework is not an option for this position.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license
- Must meet the PA residency requirement
- Must be able to perform essential job functions
Qualifications
A conditional offer of employment will require:
- A medical examination
- Submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.