Security Officer

Salary: $29,382.77 Annually
Location : 200 N. River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02074
Department: Sheriff
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description

Summary: Security Officer is responsible for maintaining security measures inside and around county facilities, and provide protection for visitors, employees, and county property.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Control and monitor entry and exit points at secured county facilities
• Operate security screening equipment such as X-ray machines, walk-thru metal detectors, and hand held metal detection devices.
• Conduct visual and physical inspection of carried items to prevent contraband and potential weapons from entering the secure area.
• Must be consistently on alert for any breach of security or safety concerns, and respond accordingly to safe guard visitors, employees, and county property.
• Must be able to explain security regulations to the public, and provide direction in a courteous manner during normal operations, and during emergency situations.
• Will operate county vehicles in a safe manner, and provide transport of items or individuals as required.
• Patrols assigned areas to prevent criminal activity and addresses safety concerns such as fires, hazardous conditions, unusual occurrences, traffic control, crowd control, and enforce parking regulations.
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as thefts, property damage, injury accidents, seizure of contraband or weapons, notification of outside authorities, or unusual occurrences.
• Notify Police, Ambulance, Sheriff, or Fire departments in cases of emergency.
• Responds to alarms and dispatched calls to investigate disturbances and unusual situations takes appropriate actions based on the situation, facts known, and position limitations.
• Ability to work for extended periods under adverse weather conditions.
• Performs associated tasks as instructed by the Director of Security or his designees.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic security and fire protection procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Conflict resolution

Skills in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Observing situations, and decision makings
• Dealing courteously with the public

Ability to:

• Ability to work varied schedule including evenings, holidays and weekend work
• Ability to handle dangerous or potentially dangerous persons, animals, and equipment
• Meet physical demands as described below:
  1. Extensive walking, frequent standing, use of hands
  2. Frequent talking, good hearing
  3. Use of hands and reach with arms and/or hands
  4. Lift and/or move up to 25lbs
  5. Specific vision abilities are require
• Ability to prepare and submit reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to transform information accurately from one source to another.
• Ability to exercise sound judgements during the performance of their duties.
• Ability to maintain firearms qualification as required by the Sheriff.
• Ability to maintain PA ACT 235 certification.
• Ability to perform within prescribed office procedures and practices and knowledge of operation relevant to equipment.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania Criminal and Procedural Law.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License with an acceptable driving history
• One year experience in Police or Security field or any combination of experience/ and or education
• Must possess valid PA ACT 235 (Lethal Weapon Training Act) Certification

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform in this position.
" LUZERNE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER."
I. Medical Insurance
The coverage begins for the employee the on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plan varies by the coverage selection and the number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual opt out payment.


II. Vision and Prescription
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.


III. Dental Coverage
The coverage begins for the employee on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Contributions may vary, subject to collective bargaining agreement.


IV. Life Insurance
A $50,000 life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement.


V. Retirement
All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1,000 hours per year qualify for Luzerne County retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and may choose to add to an additional voluntary contribution, not to exceed an additional 10%.
01


Do you meet any of the following prohibiting criteria under 18 PA.C.S. § 6109(e)(1)? Check Yes or No in the box by each question:Is your character and reputation such that you would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety?

• Yes
• No

02


Have you ever been convicted of an offense under the Act of April 14, 1972 (P.L. 233, NO. 64) known as the controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act (CSDDCA)?

• Yes
• No

03


Have you ever been convicted of a crime enumerated in 18 Pa.C.S. Section §6105(b), or do any of the conditions under 18 Pa.C.S Section §6105© apply to you?

• Yes
• No

04


Have you ever been adjudicated delinquent for a crime enumerated in 18 Pa.C.S. Section §6105 or for an offense under the controlled substance, drug, device and cosmetic act?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you ever been involuntarily committed to a hospital/health care facility for a mental condition or other treatment, or adjudicated incompetent/incapacitated?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you an individual who is a habitual drunkard, or who is addicted to or an unlawful user of Marijuana or a stimulant, depressant, or narcotic drug?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you now charged with, or have you ever been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year? This is the maximum sentence you could have received, not the actual sentence you did receive. (It does not include Federal or State offenses pertaining to antitrust, unfair trade practices, restraints of trade, or regulation of business: or state offenses classified as misdemeanors and punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years.)

• Yes
• No

08


Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

09


Are you a fugitive from Justice? This does not apply to moving or nonmoving summary offenses under Title 75 (relating to motor vehicles).

• Yes
• No

10


Are you prohibited from possessing or acquiring a firearm under the Statutes of the United States? (Note for Pennsylvania medical marijuana card holders ("MMCH"): Under federal law, marijuana is illegal and current MMCHs are prohibited from possessing or acquiring a firearm.)

• Yes
• No

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Attestation:I have never been convicted of a crime that prohibits me from possessing or acquiring a firearm under Federal or State law. I am of sound mind and have never been committed to a mental institution or mental health care facility. I hereby certify that the statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that if I knowingly make any false statements herein, I am subject to penalties prescribed by law. This certification is made subject to the penalty of § 4904 of the Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S., relating to unsworn falsifications to Authorities.

• Yes
• No

12


Is your character and reputation such that you would be likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety?

• Yes
• No

Required Question