Forensic Security Employee Trainee - Norristown State Hospital
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Forensic Security Employee Trainee - Norristown State Hospital
Salary
$45,588.00 - $47,925.00 Annually
Location
Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-35633-30100
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Norristown St Hosp
Opening Date
10/29/2025
Closing Date
11/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
30100
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union
PSCOA
Bargaining Unit
H1
Pay Group
CO34
Bureau / Division Code
00210671
Bureau / Division
Norristown State Hospital
Worksite Address
1415 Sterigere Street
City
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19401
Contact Name
Talent Management Division
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
If you are looking for a rewarding career that involves helping those in need, Norristown State Hospital has an excellent opportunity for you. Our facility is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team. As a Forensic Security Employee Trainee, you will have the chance to support and provide care for mentally ill patients with varying degrees of emotional and physical disabilities. We prioritize individual treatment needs and utilize best practices to facilitate psychiatric rehabilitation, recovery, and healing. Apply now to join our staff of committed professionals and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Forensic Security Employee Trainee, you will have the opportunity to work with mentally ill patients who have been referred by the criminal justice system. Through a full-time training program, which includes formal instruction and close supervision, you will learn to provide care and treatment services for these individuals. Your duties will involve assisting patients with daily living activities and creating a safe and secure environment for them. You will also be trained to actively engage patients in a therapeutic manner according to their individual needs. Your work will take place at the secure Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center.
The first eight weeks of classroom training will be on day shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Following the classroom training, you will be assigned to one of two shifts with a requirement to work every other weekend. You must be able to rotate between the 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM shift and the 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM shift for the one-year training period. You will be assigned to each shift for four consecutive months before rotating to the other shift.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00009942) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
You will work a rotating schedule with a 30-minute lunch and every other weekend off.
1st shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Overtime will be required as operationally necessary in this position.
FREE parking!
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Completion of the tenth school grade;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
