Event & Traffic Safety Staff (Security Officer 1)
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17124 United States View Map

Summary

Salary

$18.46 Hourly

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56517

Department

Department of Agriculture

Division

AG Sf Scy Div

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

74710

Position Number

00291215

Union

UGSOA

Bargaining Unit

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00047531

Bureau / Division

Safety and Security Division

Worksite Address

2300 North Cameron Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Zachary Bender

Contact Email

zbender@pa.gov

THE POSITION

As Event and Traffic Safety Staff with the Department of Agriculture, PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, you will help keep one of Pennsylvania's most active public venues running smoothly. This position lets you play a key part in creating a secure and welcoming experience for everyone who comes through the gates. Your work makes a real difference during busy events. Become part of a team that takes pride in supporting the community.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the safe movement of people and vehicles while helping maintain a secure and organized environment throughout the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. As an Event and Traffic Safety Staff, you will perform the following duties:

Patrol Activities: Perform patrols of assigned areas, including buildings, parking lots, and grounds to support a safe environment
Traffic Flow: Manage vehicle movement and parking patterns to maintain orderly access during events
Customer Service: Provide clear communication and helpful support to visitors, clients, and event participants
Emergency Response: Respond quickly to alarms and emergencies and communicate accurate information to responders
Communication Logs: Record daily activities and note incidents or concerns needing follow up
Security Equipment: Use and distribute required security equipment as directed for each shift

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

FREE on-site parking
Temporary full-time employment, without benefits
Work hours are 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Friday - Tuesday, July - March
This position is considered essential and as such is required to report to working during emergencies and office closings.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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

Special Requirement:

This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle operator's license.

Additional Requirements:

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Experience working in crowds.
Experience working at large-scale public events.
Experience working in security or traffic management.

Legal Requirements:

This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
- Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

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, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

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