Security Monitor I

Job overview

The Security Monitor I role is onsite in Reading, PA, with stated pay of $19 per hour. The GEO Group provides correctional and community reentry services, including evidence-based rehabilitation. The monitor maintains alertness to help control and secure the facility and residents while following legal constraints and contract-agency requirements. The role supports facility safety through watch procedures, patrols, counts, documentation, and professional communication with residents, staff, and visitors.

What you'll do

• Check radios, flashlights, and keys before taking a watch
• prepare shift reports and security documentation
• receive and record shift handoffs
• conduct radio checks and facility counts
• patrol buildings
• supervise resident work details
• conduct scheduled and random security activities
• document disciplinary actions
• perform cleanliness checks
• verify visitors’ identities
• communicate professionally with residents and staff
• maintain confidentiality and follow facility policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

security monitor i

full-time

reading pa

facility security

resident monitoring

patrols

security logs

facility counts

visitor verification

correctional services

$19/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes comprehensive employee benefits and competitive wages but does not enumerate specific benefits.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of general work experience. Must be available to work any shifts or overtime to ensure coverage.

About the employer

The GEO Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.