Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00247385

Description Activated On:  10/16/2023 7:57:26 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. 

This position is responsible for the protection of persons and property at the Southwestern Veterans Center.

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.

Patrol grounds at intervals by car and on foot and make rounds of buildings, grounds, parking, and storage areas to check for theft, trespass, and violation of fire and safety rules and regulations.

Check door locks of offices, storage, laundry, maintenance, and garage areas; make sure lights are on or off as necessary and secure all buildings after hours.

Direct and control traffic and parking and enforce the rules and regulations of the facility as it pertains to motor vehicles.

Assist visitors by giving directions and information. Prevent unauthorized persons from loitering on grounds or entering building or storage areas.

Conduct searches of vehicles and personal property under suspicious circumstances.

Assist nursing in locating and returning missing residents. Work cooperatively with police in the investigation and search for missing residents.

Call maintenance personnel for major or emergency repairs after hours or on weekends and holidays.

Respond promptly to emergency calls, performing duties and following procedures as defined in the emergency disaster handbook.

Conduct investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects.

Make special mail runs to local overnight pick up stations. Deliver resident information sheets to local hospitals on an emergency basis.

Participate in and assist with fire drills and fire and safety inspections of assigned buildings. Inspect fire extinguishers.

Deliver medicine and supplies from building to building and make trips to local pharmacies for medicine when necessary.

Transport residents to and from local hospitals and doctors appointments when necessary.

Complete daily report of activities at the end of the shift.

Monitor the camera system.

Conduct accurate inventories of the deceased residents’ personal possessions.

Assist residents during an emergency.

Perform work in accordance with the DMVA general safety rules and safety rules for this position. Immediately report all workplace injuries or incidents to the supervisor; and/or immediately correct any safety hazards in the work area or report same to the supervisor.

Use personal protective equipment when required such as gloves, masks, face shield, etc.

Perform 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.

Checks for theft, trespass, and violation of fire and safety rules.

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:

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  Class C Driver's License
 
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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
 2. Use hand held radios, walkie talkies, telephones, etc
 3. Meet audio, visual, mental, and physical acuity requirements
 4. Operate surveillance/security equipment and monitors
 5. Walk, run, jump, crawl, kneel, stoop, bend, sit, stand, lift, and grasp
 6. Observe, investigate, record, and render written and verbal reports
 7. Use standard office equipment and software
 8. Work in various weather conditions (ie. snow, ice, rain, heat, humidity)
 9. Use personal protective equipment and follow safety practices.
 10. Respond to emergencies, incidents, alarms and calls for assistance