Forensic Security Employee Trainee

About the Role

Join the Department of Human Services as a Forensic Security Employee Trainee at Norristown State Hospital. This role focuses on learning and applying the skills needed to support patients at the Regional Forensic Psychiatric Center, building valuable skills, supporting patient progress, and fostering a safe, respectful atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Monitoring: Observe patients and living areas to support safety, routine activities, and treatment needs.
• Daily Care Assistance: Help patients with personal care tasks and guide them in building everyday living skills.
• Clinical Support: Perform basic nursing tasks such as collecting specimens and recording vital signs as instructed.
• Treatment Participation: Engage in treatment planning and carry out assigned interventions in a supportive manner.
• Security Rounds: Conduct scheduled and unscheduled checks of assigned areas and report concerns promptly.
• Documentation Review: Record observations and patient information clearly in accordance with established procedures.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Type: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Training: The first eight weeks will be classroom training on day shift (Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM).
• Post-Training: You will rotate between two shifts for a one-year training period, assigned to each for four consecutive months.
• 1st Shift: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
• Schedule: Rotating schedule with every other weekend off and a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime: Required as operationally necessary.
• Parking: FREE parking available.
• Telework: Not an option for this position.
• Communication: Further communication will be via email; check spam/junk folders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Application Window: October 27, 2026, 9:00 AM to October 29, 2026, 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Completion of the tenth school grade; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements

• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• Conditional offer of employment requires a medical examination and drug screening.
• Position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports (PA State Police and FBI clearance).

How to Apply

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed.
• Information to support eligibility must be provided on the application.
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent information or assist during interviews is not permitted.

Veterans Preference

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
• Discuss accommodation needs with the interviewer in advance.