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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00101537 |
Description Activated On: 12/12/2025 9:22:10 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Performs a variety of security duties in maintaining security of Commonwealth office buildings. As a member of the Bureau of Police & Safety, incumbent is responsible for performance of security duties at State-owned facilities under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. May be responsible for opening or closing buildings at beginning or end of shift. Provides security and assistance to the general public and employees in buildings during normal shift operation. Assists pedestrians and visitors by answering questions, designating locations of specific offices or buildings. Provides security in assigned building and in case of emergency, places calls for emergency vehicle or medical assistance. Administers emergency first aid. Verifies security of sensitive or special storage equipment facilities within assigned area. This would include fire and safety hazards, inspection and report of same to appropriate authority. Monitors vehicles entering the Capitol truck roadway and logs in vehicles. Performs visual checks of vehicles and security checks of individuals. Security checks may include using a hand wand detector. Checks ID of any person accessing the roadway on foot at the roadway entrance or exit. Maintains proper security of buildings by checking doors, lights and general physical condition. Assures no unauthorized persons are in building. Subject to call on any shift and may be required to raise and lower flags in addition to other miscellaneous and auxiliary duties. Walks for long periods of time and on their feet the majority of shift. Withstanding prolong exposure to extreme weather conditions. Performs other related duties as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Exercises judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting departmental policies and procedures; reacts quickly and calmly in emergency situations; speaks and writes effectively. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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