Forensic Security Employee Trainee - Norristown State Hospital

Salary $46,610.00 - $49,010.00 Annually Location Montgomery County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60688-30100 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Norristown St Hosp Opening Date 10/16/2026 Closing Date 10/29/2026 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 Section Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Applications are currently disabled. You must apply during the application window, which starts at 9:00 AM on October 27, 2026 and ends at 11:59 PM on October 29, 2026 (Eastern Standard Time). Are you looking for a purposeful career where your presence and guidance can truly transform lives every day? Join the Department of Human Services as a Forensic Security Employee Trainee at Norristown State Hospital. In this position, you will build valuable skills, support patient progress, and foster a safe, respectful atmosphere. Apply today to launch your public service career and make a meaningful difference! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on learning and applying the skills needed to support patients at the Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center. It involves supervised training, direct care, and maintaining a secure and therapeutic environment. As a Forensic Security Employee Trainee, you will perform the following duties: 1. Patient Monitoring: Observe patients and living areas to support safety, routine activities, and treatment needs 2. Daily Care Assistance: Help patients with personal care tasks and guide them in building everyday living skills 3. Clinical Support: Perform basic nursing tasks such as collecting specimens and recording vital signs as instructed 4. Treatment Participation: Engage in treatment planning and carry out assigned interventions in a supportive manner 5. Security Rounds: Conduct scheduled and unscheduled checks of assigned areas and report concerns promptly 6. Documentation Review: Record observations and patient information clearly in accordance with established procedures Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment, 40 hours per week 2. The first eight weeks of classroom training will be on day shift, Monday - Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Following the classroom training, you will be required to rotate between the two shifts below throughout the one-year training period. You will be assigned to each shift for four consecutive months before rotating to the other shift. You will work a rotating schedule with every other weekend off and a 30-minute lunch. 3. 1st Shift - 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 4. 2nd Shift - 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM 5. Overtime will be required as operationally necessary. 6. FREE parking! 7. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 8. **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 9. 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: 1. Completion of the tenth school grade; or 2. Any equivalent combination of experience and training. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Completion of the tenth school grade; or 2. Any equivalent comb nation of experience and training. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditional offer of employment will requirea medical examination and drug screening. 2. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. 3. 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: 1. br> How to Apply: 1. 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, ... For full info follow application link. 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.