Security Officer I (Part Time​/ Rotation

Location:

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital (GBH)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

20 Worker Type:
Regular Exemption Status:
No

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.

• Conduct routine patrols on foot or by car of assigned areas.
• Enforce hospital rules of conduct.
• Be aware of unauthorized persons, unusual physical factors, and mechanical malfunctions.
• Report or resolve problems, as appropriate.
• Complete detailed written shift reports as required.
• Carry a watch tour clock or similar device to record patrol.
• Direct firefighting activities.
• Inspect buildings for fire and safety hazards.
• Enforce fire and safety rules.
• Participate in fire drills and fire and safety programs for employees.
• Work cooperatively with local fire departments.
• Direct traffic on hospital property.
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations.
• Assist patients, visitors, and employees with vehicle problems per policy and training.
• Provide routine escort and emergent delivery services to campus facilities.
• Participate in orientation of new employees and students in fire, safety, and security policies.
• Train in fire fighting techniques and use of equipment.
• Lock all doors in designated areas after regular business hours.
• Unlock doors at the start of business hours.
• Operate security technology equipment including personal computers, CCTV systems, fire alarm system, 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 relation to Hospital Emergency Incident Command System job roles.
• Perform set up duties related to Emergency Operations Center.
• Investigate employee, visitor, and patient complaints.
• Work cooperatively with local police departments and authorities.
• Complete detailed reports on incidents, thefts, losses.
• Respond to requests for assistance involving patients in assigned locations.
• Assist in locating patients.
• 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.
• May provide assistance to handicapped, wheelchair, and elderly persons upon arrival and departure from the Medical Center.
• Assure an adequate supply of wheelchairs at the hospital entrance.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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…