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Event And Traffic Safety StaffAs an Event and Traffic Safety Staff member with the Department of Agriculture, you will help keep the Farm Show complex safe and welcoming. This position allows you to handle a variety of duties, from assisting visitors to monitoring facility conditions. You will use clear communication and problem solving to support smooth daily operations. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and responding to dynamic situations.This position supports the safety and security of the Farm Show complex by monitoring activity, assisting visitors, and maintaining safe traffic and parking areas. The role also involves responding to emergencies and communicating important information to staff and leadership. As an Event and Traffic Safety Staff, you will perform the following duties:Patrol Duties: Complete interior and exterior patrols to maintain a safe environmentTraffic Support: Manage parking areas and maintain steady traffic flow during eventsCustomer Service: Provide clear information and assistance to visitors, clients, and participantsCommunication Skills: Share important details with supervisors and departments through written and verbal updatesEmergency Response: Respond to alarms and assist emergency teams with accurate location detailsOperational Tasks: Prepare parking areas, manage lost and found items, and complete daily logsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Free on-site parkingTemporary, part-time employmentAll guards operate on an on-call basis, with no specific shifts assigned. This arrangement allows for flexibility in staffing to accommodate the needs of events held at the facility.Work schedules will include weekends, holidays, and various shifts as required. The specific hours and days may change based upon operational needs.1st shift: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM2nd shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM3rd shift: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AMTelework: 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 & EligibilityQualifications:Additional Requirements:You must be able to perform essential job functions.Preferred Qualifications (not required):Experience working in crowdsExperience working in large-scale public eventsExperience working in security or traffic managementLegal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.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 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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harrisburg, PA, 17110, US
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