Full-Time

Security Officer 1

Updated on 9/3/2026

Geisinger

Geisinger

51-200 employees

Integrated health system with hospitals

Compensation Overview

$16.24/hr

Scranton, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Security & Protective Services (1)

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Requirements
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • The employee must be physically able to provide the essential services of the position.
  • The employee must meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range assigned to the area.
  • The employee must comply with organization policies, procedures, and job-specific obligations.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct routine patrols on foot or by car of assigned areas; enforce hospital rules of conduct; identify unauthorized persons, unusual physical factors, and mechanical malfunctions; report or resolve problems as appropriate; complete detailed written shift reports; and record patrols using a watch tour clock or similar device when required.
  • Direct firefighting activities; inspect buildings for fire and safety hazards; enforce fire and safety rules; participate in fire drills and fire and safety programs; and work cooperatively with local fire departments.
  • Direct traffic on hospital property; enforce traffic and parking regulations; and assist patients, visitors, and employees with vehicle problems according to policy and training.
  • Provide routine escort and emergent delivery services to campus facilities.
  • Participate in orientation for new employees and students on fire, safety, and security policies, and train in firefighting techniques and equipment use.
  • Lock designated-area doors after regular business hours and unlock them at the start of business hours.
  • Operate security technology equipment, including personal computers, closed-circuit television systems, fire alarm systems, access control systems, security alarm systems, and radios.
  • Perform emergency and hazardous-material response services in accordance with training, policy, and equipment capabilities.
  • Perform security and emergency services related to site emergency-management plans.
  • Train in Hospital Emergency Incident Command System job roles.
  • Perform setup duties related to the Emergency Operations Center.
  • Investigate employee, visitor, and patient complaints and work cooperatively with local police departments and authorities.
  • Complete detailed reports on incidents, thefts, and losses.
  • Respond to requests for assistance involving patients, assist in locating patients, and assist Life Flight with unloading patients and equipment as necessary.
  • Coordinate and perform prisoner escort duties consistent with protocol.
  • Assist and direct patients and visitors to areas within the Medical Center; furnish information as requested; assist handicapped, wheelchair, and elderly persons upon arrival and departure; and maintain an adequate supply of wheelchairs at the hospital entrance.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of related work experience is preferred.

Geisinger Health System runs hospitals and clinics across several locations, offering a wide range of medical services (from cancer and cardiology to pediatrics and women’s health) along with patient support tools like the MyGeisinger patient portal. Its main product is integrated health care: Geisinger provides medical treatment through its doctors, nurses, and facilities, and supports care with online access, remote telemedicine, and access to medical records and billing. Geisinger differentiates itself by combining clinical care with research and education in one system, including programs like MyCode health genetics research and ongoing clinical trials, plus direct links between patient care, research, and community health initiatives. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes for patients by delivering coordinated care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and engaging with communities to support healthy living.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Danville, Illinois

Founded

1915

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What believers are saying

  • PCORI funding on May 19, 2026 expands hypertension monitoring across 94 clinics for 10,000 patients.
  • Geisinger Gold earned 4.5-star CMS ratings for 2026, strengthening Medicare Advantage competitiveness.
  • MyCode reached 371,543 consented participants by March 1, 2026, powering research and precision medicine.

What critics are saying

  • EEOC settled disability and retaliation claims for $450,000 on February 24, 2026.
  • Geisinger Health Plan cut nearly 100 jobs in July 2025 after a $231 million operating loss.
  • Nurses struck Geisinger Wyoming Valley in February 2025, exposing understaffing, burnout, and retention strain.

What makes Geisinger unique

  • MyCode-Connect links Geisinger genomics to clinical care, launched March 10, 2026.
  • Geisinger Health Plan covers over 550,000 Pennsylvanians, supporting integrated care and payer-provider leverage.
  • Geisinger operates 94 clinics, 10 hospital campuses, and deep rural-market infrastructure across Pennsylvania.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Company News

JH Consulting Online
Jun 1st, 2026
Geisinger secures funding to expand digital hypertension care model across health system

Geisinger has secured new funding to expand its hypertension care programme across its health system, aiming to improve blood pressure control for patients. The initiative will strengthen the organisation's digital care model for managing hypertension. The funding will enable Geisinger to scale its existing hypertension management infrastructure and enhance digital tools used to monitor and treat patients with high blood pressure. The health system plans to leverage technology to provide more comprehensive care and better outcomes for individuals managing hypertension. Details about the funding amount and specific investors were not disclosed. The expansion reflects growing healthcare sector interest in digital solutions for managing chronic conditions like hypertension, which affects millions globally and requires ongoing monitoring and treatment adjustments.

PR Newswire
May 26th, 2022
Geisinger Health Plan Ranked Best Commercial Health Plan In Pennsylvania By J.D. Power For Third Year In A Row

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