Location:
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob 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. Establishes a uniformed police presence by patrolling Geisinger property to deter criminal activity, investigate criminal events, document activities, and take appropriate police action when necessary and within the scope of Geisinger policy. Must be physically able to provide the essential services of the position.Job Duties:
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details:
Make a Real Impact in Healthcare — Join Our Police Team
Help protect a healing environment where patients, visitors, and care teams feel safe and supported every day.
We’re hiring Police Officers to maintain safety across Geisinger locations. In this role, you’ll establish a visible police presence, deter criminal activity, respond to emergencies, and take appropriate law enforcement action when needed—all while supporting a compassionate healthcare setting. You’ll engage with patients, visitors, and staff, respond to high-pressure situations, and play a vital role in keeping our campuses safe and secure.
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:
2 years’ experience in law enforcement
Act 120 Training or equivalent (PA State Police Academy, out of state law enforcement academy, Federal Law enforcement academy).
Act 235 certification (prerequisite).
Chosen applicant's role is contingent upon successful completion of any related background checks and court petitions
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:
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)Experience:
Minimum of 2 years-Law Enforcement (Required)Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - Default Issuing Body, Pennsylvania Act 235 Certification within 6 months - Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Act 501 Private Police Designation within 6 months - Pennsylvania State Police, Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing BodySkills:
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
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.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.