Municipal Guard Supervisor
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Equal Access to Civil Service Testing
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 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@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 accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at janine.labletta@phila.gov. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant 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.
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General Definition
This is supervisory protective and custodial work directing security and custodial services in one or more municipal buildings or facilities. An employee in this class supervises the work activities of a number of protective staff engaged in guarding and performing a variety of custodial duties in assigned building or facility. Work includes planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinate staff, and providing needed training. An employee in this class participates in a variety of assigned building or facility special programs/events. Contact with the general public and departmental staff regarding maintenance/security of assigned building or facility is significant to the work. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative superior and involves some disagreeable conditions.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is
Cornell Q. Weaver
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: 215-686-2387
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: cornell.weaver@phila.gov
For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or emailhrhelpdesk@phila.govNotes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
- ELIGIBLE LIST: DEPARTMENTAL- ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Free Library of Philadelphia will be established as a result of this examination.
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.
IF A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) IS HELD: 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.IF A Computer-Based Multiple-Choice Exam IS HELD: This examination will be scheduled for November 4, 2026. Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
Candidates will need access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access to take the examination. Candidates will need to be able to operate computerized software proficiently and independently.
If you do not have access to a desktop computer or laptop with a webcam and internet access, or cannot operate computerized software proficiently and independently, please get in touch with Cornell Q. Weaver at cornell.weaver@phila.gov, and alternative arrangements will be made for you to take this examination.
An Eligible List will be established the week of November 16, 2026. Please note that this date may change.
TEST REVIEW:
IF A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) IS HELD: 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.
IF A Computer-Based Multiple-Choice Exam IS HELD: 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 215-686-0880 if you wish to schedule a Test Review. Level of Education Required
High School/GED
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience requirements which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months 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 in the Free Library with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
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2. EDUCATION: Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.
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3. GENERAL EXPERIENCE Two years of experience in protective work insuring the public's compliance with building or facility safety/security rules and regulations.
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Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Municipal Guard Supervisor.