Security Officer 1 - Loysville Youth Development Center

Summary

Salary

$38,515.00 - $56,646.00 Annually

Location

Perry County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-54742-74710

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl Rgn

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 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

00210881

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Central Region

Worksite Address

Loysville Youth Development Center

Worksite Address

10 Opportunity Drive

City

Loysville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17047

Contact Name

HHS Intake section

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION
Become a Security Officer 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and take on an essential role that keeps the Loysville Youth Development Center safe and running smoothly. This active, team driven position keeps you involved throughout the day as you support staff, visitors, and youth with a steady and dependable presence. You guide campus activity, respond to concerns, and help protect people and property with confidence. Step into a role where your work makes a clear and meaningful impact every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps maintain the safety and smooth functioning of the Loysville campus through patrols, communication support, and assistance with emergencies. The role also contributes to daily operations by monitoring equipment and systems and coordinating security activities. As a Security Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Campus Security: Conduct patrols of buildings, grounds, fences, gates, and vehicles to maintain safety
• Facility Monitoring: Check plant systems and identify issues while deciding when maintenance support is needed
• Emergency Support: Assist during emergencies, participate in searches, and transport youth when required
• Communications Center: Operate the switchboard and monitor radio calls to support smooth information flow
• Front Office Tasks: Dispatch vehicles, manage keys and badges, sort mail, and coordinate absent without official leave (AWOL) searches
• Gate Operations: Control vehicle and pedestrian entry, process visitors, and monitor intrusion systems and fence alarms

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
• Loysville Youth Development Center is staffed by 3 work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will work a 5-day workweek, including weekends and holidays, with 2 set regular days off. 8 hour shifts with no duty-free lunch will include:
  • 1st shift: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Overtime as needed, will be voluntary and possibly mandatory
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,515.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• You must be in 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 Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

Job Description

Salary

$38,515.00 - $56,646.00 Annually

Location

Perry County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-54742-74710

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl Rgn

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 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

00210881

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Central Region

Worksite Address

Loysville Youth Development Center

Worksite Address

10 Opportunity Drive

City

Loysville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17047

Contact Name

HHS Intake section

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov

THE POSITION
Become a Security Officer 1 with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and take on an essential role that keeps the Loysville Youth Development Center safe and running smoothly. This active, team driven position keeps you involved throughout the day as you support staff, visitors, and youth with a steady and dependable presence. You guide campus activity, respond to concerns, and help protect people and property with confidence. Step into a role where your work makes a clear and meaningful impact every day.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps maintain the safety and smooth functioning of the Loysville campus through patrols, communication support, and assistance with emergencies. The role also contributes to daily operations by monitoring equipment and systems and coordinating security activities. As a Security Officer 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Campus Security: Conduct patrols of buildings, grounds, fences, gates, and vehicles to maintain safety
• Facility Monitoring: Check plant systems and identify issues while deciding when maintenance support is needed
• Emergency Support: Assist during emergencies, participate in searches, and transport youth when required
• Communications Center: Operate the switchboard and monitor radio calls to support smooth information flow
• Front Office Tasks: Dispatch vehicles, manage keys and badges, sort mail, and coordinate absent without official leave (AWOL) searches
• Gate Operations: Control vehicle and pedestrian entry, process visitors, and monitor intrusion systems and fence alarms

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
• Loysville Youth Development Center is staffed by 3 work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will work a 5-day workweek, including weekends and holidays, with 2 set regular days off. 8 hour shifts with no duty-free lunch will include:
  • 1st shift: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
  • 2nd shift: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM
  • 3rd shift: 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Overtime as needed, will be voluntary and possibly mandatory
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $38,515.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• You must be in 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 Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.