Security Officer I - Flex

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Geisinger match

Free Care.com membership with backup/l

Job summary

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is seeking a dependable Security Officer I to protect patients, visitors, and staff. You will patrol on foot or by car, enforce hospital rules, respond to emergencies, inspect facilities, and coordinate with local authorities.

Strong communication and a valid driver's license are essential. Hours include evenings with a starting rate of $16.24/hour and higher rates for experienced applicants, plus up to $2 extra for evenings, nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in security or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols on foot or by car of assigned areas.
• Enforce hospital rules of conduct and safety policies.
• Identify unauthorized persons and report issues promptly.
• Complete detailed written shift reports.
• Direct firefighting activities and participate in drills.
• Inspect buildings for fire/safety hazards and enforce rules.
• Coordinate with local police and emergency services when needed.
• Escort and assist patients, visitors, and staff as required.
• Operate CCTV, access control, and other security systems.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB) Shift: Evenings (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Responsible for maintaining safety and security for an assigned area. Maintains safety and security of patients, visitors, and employees; conducts routine patrols of assigned areas to keep property and persons free from risk; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned area. Responds to emergencies, fire alarms, hazardous material incidents. Deals with conflict, confrontation, and stressful situations on a routine basis. Performs both foot patrol and vehicle patrol of facilities and grounds. Must be physically able to provide the essential services of the position.

Job Duties

• Conducts routine patrols on foot or by car of assigned areas.
• Enforces hospital rules of conduct.
• Is aware of unauthorized persons, unusual physical factors, and mechanical malfunctions.
• Reports or resolves problems, as appropriate.
• Completes detailed written shift reports as required.
• May carry a watch tour clock or similar device to record the patrol of a designated area.
• Directs firefighting activities.
• Inspects buildings for fire and safety hazards.
• Enforces fire and safety rules.
• Participates in fire drills and fire and safety programs for employees.
• Works cooperatively with local fire departments.
• Directs traffic on hospital property.
• Enforces traffic and parking regulations.
• Assists patients, visitors, and employees with vehicle problems per policy and training.
• Provides routine escort and emergent delivery services to campus facilities.
• Participates in orientation of new employees and students in fire, safety, and security policies.
• Trains in fire fighting techniques and use of equipment.
• Locks all doors, in designated areas, after regular business hours.
• Unlocks doors at the start of business hours.
• Operates security technology equipment including personal computers, CCTV systems, fire alarm system, access control systems, security alarm systems, and radios.
• Performs emergency and hazardous material response services in accordance with training, policy and equipment capabilities.
• Performs security and emergency services related to site emergency management plans.
• Trains in relation to Hospital Emergency Incident Command System job roles.
• Performs set up duties related to Emergency Operations Center.
• Investigates employee, visitor, and patient complaints.
• Works cooperatively with local police departments and authorities.
• Completes detailed reports on incidents, thefts, losses.
• Responds to requests for assistance involving patients in the assigned locations.
• Assists in locating patients.
• Assists Life Flight with unloading patients and equipment, as necessary.
• Coordinates and performs prisoner escort duties consistent with protocol.
• Assists and directs patients and visitors to areas within the Medical Center; furnishes information, as requested; may provide assistance to handicapped, wheelchair, and elderly persons upon arrival and departure from the Medical Center; assures an adequate supply of wheelchairs at the hospital entrance.

Position Details

Make a Real Impact in Healthcare—Join Our Security Team. Help create a safe, supportive environment where patients, visitors, and care teams can focus on what matters most—healing. We’re looking for dependable, people-focused Security Officers to support safety across our hospital and clinics. In this role, you’ll do more than patrol—you’ll assist patients, respond to situations with compassion, support hospital operations, and help ensure a safe, welcoming space for everyone who enters our campus. No two days are the same, and every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference.

Geisinger is proud to offer a Security Officer I a $16.24 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $2 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

Hours: Rotation Weekends and Holidays rotation Required Experience: High School Diploma or GED and valid Driver's License Preferred Experience: One (1) year of related experience

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care.
• Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Communication

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.