Security Officer 2

Posting number: 6D22-20260803-PR-00

Department: DPP Public Property

Job classification: Security Officer 2

Posting type: Citywide Promotional

Categories: Security

Summary

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

April Graham

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675

Phone: 215-686-2342

Fax: 215-686-0861

Email: april.graham@phila.gov

For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

Examples of duties

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 people receiving an identical test score. 

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response 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.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.

Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out of class documentation, etc. and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.

An Eligible List will be established the week of September 7, 2026.  Please note that this date may change.

TEST REVIEW:

In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.

QualificationsHigh School/GED Supplemental information

ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months (November 16, 2026) of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination.  Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

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.

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.

OR 

Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined acceptable by the Personnel Department.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

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

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATE

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.