Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  50305439

Description Activated On:  1/29/2026 1:34:57 PM


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. 

Responsible for providing security of the Detention Barn.

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.

Responsible for providing security of the detention barn by checking all individuals entering the barn and ensuring they are properly licensed and not allowing unauthorized people to enter the barn.

Responsible for ensuring samples are securely locked.

Assists the state veterinarian at the end of each days races to ensure samples are safe and the building is properly secured. Ensure test barn is opened and facility is ready for veterinary staff.

Performs other duties necessary as deemed by the supervisor when personnel shortages occur.

Tags horses in the paddock area that are designated for testing in the Detention Barn

Notifies the Veterinarian Medical Field Officer (VMFO) or Livestock worker 2 (LW2) of any claimed horses designated for testing in the Detention Barn. Delineates which horses are claimed tests so the appropriate paperwork can be completed by the LW2 and VMFO in the Detention Barn.

Must obtain a Commission Employee License after hired.

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.

Check for proper licensure of individuals entering barn.




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:

Preferred
-Experience in Security, Corrections, Law Enforcement
-Experience providing controlled access to secure or restricted areas.
-Background in verifying credentials, licenses and authorizations
-Experience in documenting and maintaining security logs or reports

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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Secures Test Barn
 2. Secures samples at end of race day
 3. Communicates verbally and in writing
 4. Work in barn environment
 5. Read and interpret regulations
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