BCM Security is currently hiring guards for the Patient Watch program at local hospitals. Positions are limited so apply today for an in-person interview!
Compensation & Incentives
- Base Pay: $17.50 per hour when actively on patient watch (unpaid while on standby).
- Standby Requirement: Minimum 32 standby hours per week (can be broken up or continuous).
- Incentives & Non-Monetary Benefits:
- Recognition & Awards: Monthly or quarterly “Guardian of the Month” acknowledgment with a certificate of achievement and social media spotlight.
- Professional Development: Access to virtual advanced training modules (e.g., mental health first aid, de-escalation techniques) at no cost.
- Team Events & Networking: Invitation to an annual “Guardian Appreciation” luncheon or picnic to connect with colleagues; access to a private online forum for sharing best practices.
- Milestone Badges & Tenure Recognition: Earn lapel pins for 100, 500, and 1,000 hours served, with social media recognition for each milestone.
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Job Summary
Hospital Guardians (Security) is seeking compassionate, dependable individuals to join our on-call security team. You’ll provide 24-hour observation for patients in crisis or otherwise requiring continuous monitoring, working hand-in-hand with hospital security. This role is entirely on call—available only during your self-chosen standby times. This is not just a job—this is a calling. Provide compassionate service while making extra money.
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Key Responsibilities
- Scheduled Standby:
- Specify a minimum of 32 standby hours/week (paid only when actively on watch).
- Standby periods can be broken into multiple segments or taken continuously.
- You are on call only during your self-chosen standby hours.
- Active Watch Shifts (8- or 12-Hour):
- Once deployed, conduct an 8- or 12-hour patient watch, day or night.
- Maintain vigilant, professional presence—de-escalate potential incidents using a primarily hands-off approach.
- Apply basic, approved restraint techniques only if absolutely necessary.
- Crisis Intervention & Reporting:
- Assist hospital security in identifying/predicting aggressive or self-harm behavior.
- Document observations, report concerns immediately, and accurately log incident details.
- Use our smartphone app to receive deployment notifications, check in, and record notes.
- Additional Assignments (Optional):
- Take on hospital security shifts in other units or special events (e.g., sports venues, concerts) for extra earnings.
- Priority access to assignments at venues like Mohegan Sun Arena, PPL Center, Pocono Raceway, and major concerts.
- Occasional travel opportunities for special event security.
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What We Offer
- MOAB Training (Professional Management of Aggressive Behavior): Fully funded, 8-hour training provided before your first deployment.
- Flexible, On-Call Schedule: You choose your standby hours (minimum 32/week); no pay until deployed.
- Competitive Pay When Deployed: $17.50 per hour for each hour on active watch.
- Shift Flexibility: Work 8- or 12-hour shifts, any day, any time—weekdays, weekends, or holidays.
- Schedule Around Your Life: Standby times and active assignments coordinated around your primary job or personal commitments.
- Priority Event Security Opportunities: First priority for security assignments at large venues, often with higher pay rates.
- Occasional Travel Assignments: Opportunities to travel to other locations for special events.
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Qualifications
- Clean Criminal Record: No disqualifying offenses.
- Valid Driver’s License: Reliable transportation required.
- Professional Appearance & Demeanor: Uniform worn neatly; meet grooming standards.
- Smartphone Proficiency: Comfortable downloading and using a mobile dispatch app.
- Patient-Focused Demeanor: Ability to sit for long periods while remaining alert to care recipient behavior.
- Composure Under Pressure: Calm, observant, and professional in tense situations.
- Physically Capable (Minimal Restraint): Able to apply basic, approved restraint techniques if absolutely necessary.
- Training Commitment: Willingness to complete the 8-hour MOAB course.
- Self-Chosen Availability: Must agree to be on call only during your self-chosen standby schedule (minimum 32 hours/week).
Hospital Guardians (Security) is committed to providing critical security services to vulnerable care recipients in crisis—while offering a flexible on-call schedule. This is not just a job—this is a calling.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
