Security Officer-Patient Watch Position Available In Lycoming, Pennsylvania

Security Officer-Patient Watch 1.8 1.8 out of 5 stars Muncy, PA 17756 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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