Event & Traffic Safety Staff (Security Officer 1)

If you have a strong desire to protect the public and ensure their safety, consider applying for the position of Security Officer 1 with the Department of Agriculture at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. In this role, you will be essential in maintaining order at the expansive 24-acre facility in Harrisburg during the Pennsylvania Farm Show. If you enjoy working in a lively and engaging environment, we encourage you to submit your application today!

Security Officers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of everyone at the Farm Show Complex, as well as protecting Commonwealth staff and property. In this role, your responsibilities include managing traffic flow, collecting parking fees, welcoming and assisting visitors, and patrolling both the Complex and parking areas, especially during the busy show season.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• FREE on-site parking
• Temporary full-time employment
• Shifts available:
  • Saturday - Wednesday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM (September - May)
  • Thursday - Monday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM (July - March)
  • Friday - Tuesday, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (July - March)
• This position is considered essential and as such is required to report to working during emergencies and office closings.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• This particular position requires you to possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience working in crowds and in large-scale public events.

Legal Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.