Security Officer 2 Any Intern Permanent

Announcement Details

Exam Announcement Details

Exam Title
Security Officer 2

Exam Number
6D22-20250407-PR-01

Salary
$50,318 – $55,145 per year

Certification Rule
Rule of Five (5)

Competition
City-Wide Promotional

Department

Announcement Date
04/07/2025

Close Date
04/20/2025

General Definition

This posting is for City employees with permanent Civil Service status only who meet the requirements below. This posting is not open to the public.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This is protective work supervising on an assigned shift a group of security officers responsible for enforcing the security and conduct rules and regulations for a municipal facility or installation to prevent disruptive and illegal actions, entry of unauthorized individuals and vehicles, theft and vandalism. Employees in this class assign lower level security officers to specific stations, patrol the facility or installation, review incident reports, train new employees and apprehend and detain individuals committing illegal actions. Regulating the activities of the public, supervising a group of security officers and contact with public and law enforcement officials are significant aspects of the work.

Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level security officer or administrative superior and this involves some disagreeable aspects and light physical effort.

Union Code
M. AFSCME D.C.33

FLSA Code
Non-Exempt

Application Procedures

CITY OF PHILADELPHIA APPLICATION INFORMATION

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Philadelphia. Please refer to the important information below regarding this job opportunity.

1. You must complete the entire application process, provide accurate and up to date contact information, and submit all certifications, required licenses, and relevant documentation with each application or email the documents as an attachment to the Human Resources Representative listed below prior to the date of the exam.

2. The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:

Charlene Clark-Smith
Public Safety Team
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd.- Suite 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Office:215.###.####
Fax: 215.###.####
Email: …@phila.gov

3. For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-###-#### or email …@phila.gov

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Training, Education & Experience

The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Candidates must meet requirements within 30 days after the last date for filing applications.

1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status and a Performance Rating of Satisfactory or higher

AND
2. EDUCATION:
Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND
3. EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience enforcing the security and conduct rules and regulations for a municipal facility or installation to prevent disruptive and illegal actions, entry of unauthorized individuals and vehicles, theft, and vandalism.

Physical & Medical Requirements

Ability to meet the physical and medical standards approved for this class.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as a Security Officer 2, if required by work assignment.

Possession of a Security Officer’s Commission issued by the City of Philadelphia prior to and during tenure of employment as a Security Officer 2, if required by work assignment.

Possession of a Weather Observation Certificate issued by the U.S. Weather Bureau during tenure of employment as a Security Officer 2 if required by work assignment.

Possession of a Restricted Radio Operator’s License during tenure of employment as a Security Officer 2 if required by work assignment.

Other Requirements

Equivalency Statement(s)

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined acceptable by the Office of Human Resources.

Application Details

Notes to Applicants

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program-qualified employer.

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The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-###-#### or send an email to …@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations

The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodations for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request an accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources at 215-###-#### or by email at …@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant requesting a test accommodation and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.

Only an on-line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Computers are available in the 3-1-1 Walk-In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.

For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-###-#### or by email at …@phila.gov.

ALL Applications must be received by the end of business on April 20, 2025.Your application will be rejected, and you will be disqualified from competing in this examination if you:

1. Do not provide your complete and accurate social security number.
2. Attempt to practice fraud or deception in the preparation of this application

All correspondence and notifications will be sent to your e-mail address or postal address listed in the contact information (address, phone #, e-mail) of your account profile. Your contact information will be automatically updated each time you submit an application for employment. It is your responsibility to change your contact information and to ensure that it is correct.

If you provide an e-mail address, all correspondence regarding this examination will be sent to you by e-mail. You should add …@phila.govand the analyst listed in this announcement to your address book or list of trusted contacts to prevent notices from being marked as spam by your e-mail provider.

Please call the Office of Human Resources at 215-###-#### or email …@phila.gov if you have any questions.

Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at various social media sites. We can be found as Philadelphia Office of Human Resources. The pages for each are linked below:

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ELIGIBLE LIST: CITY-WIDE PROMOTIONAL

Departmental and interdepartmental promotional eligible lists will be established as a result of this examination. An appointment in any department may be made from either one of the above-established promotional lists as deemed appropriate by the appointing authority.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. If you have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year immediately preceding May 13, 2025, you are eligible to claim residency preference.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.

The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

Projected Exam Date

This written examination is scheduled for May 13, 2025. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.

Candidates will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, and/or smartphone with internet access in order to take this examination. If you do not have access to a smart device with internet access, please contact the analyst listed on this announcement and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.

An Eligible List is planned for the week of May 26, 2025. Please note that this date may change.

Test Review

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091B, candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file appeals to the key answers. Call 215-###-#### if you wish to schedule a Test Review.

Assigned to (view only)

Assigned to
Charlene Clark

Parts & Weights

Part
Computer-Based Multiple Choice Exam

Weight
90%

Part
Seniority Rating

Weight
10%