Security Guard – St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

Job title: Security Guard – St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

Job description: To: All Security Personnel

From: People & Culture

Date: Jan 25, 2022

Closing Date: Open

Re: Job Posting

Position: Security Guard

Site: St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

City: St. Thomas, Ontario

Status: Part Time

Hours: Shift Rotation – 12 hours Days & Nights

Pay Rate: $17.00 – $18.00/hour – Rates based on Levelling System

Are you interested in starting a career in a fast paced and growing industry? As a provider of security services to clients with complex security needs, Paladin Security Group is offering an exciting career opportunity for you to give back to your community, while developing skills for future careers. Our training programs are also a leader in the security industry, and they will help prepare you for advancements, as well as build your resume for a potential career in law enforcement.

Job Description:

• Working on assigned shifts, you will provide proactive and reactive security patrols and response to incidents.
• You should display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people you are under stress or in need of medical assistance.
• In this role, it is essential that you are physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• You will be required to operate the Switchboard duties including call handling, dispatching, monitoring of building alarm systems and CCTV.
• Perform a variety of preventative and reactive duties to include, but not limited to interior and exterior patrols within the hospital as well as exterior of all buildings and areas of the organization.
• Provide Use of Force/Restraint as required and directed under the Mental Health Act
• Provide security escort service to staff and visitors as requested.
• Daily lock and unlock of facilities
• Provide motor vehicle assistance to staff and or visitors as required.
• Responsible for the collection of all lost and found items and produce the proper documentation and location of owner of property when possible.
• Accountable for keeping accurate logs and notebook entries of all shift activity and calls for service.
• Accountable to write accurate reports upon investigations or reportable occurrences in timely manner upon completion of occurrence.
• Investigate and follow-up of incidents, report writing, door opening requests, CCTV camera reviews.
• Security Guards shall warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Responsible for all office duties (i.e. ID badges, key distribution, lost and found etc)

Essential Job Functions:

• Be courteous and cooperative with a high quality of customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with clinical staff, and the general public while conveying professionalism and authority at all times.
• Able to maintain a professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances and people under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Write clear, concise, and legible reports.
• Communicates any concerns/issues with Site Coordinator.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Police Foundations/Protection, Security & Investigations or equivalent from a recognized College, University or equivalent ie: military, police college or hospital security guard experience
• CPR and First Aid certificates -Standard First Aid & CPR Level A/AED
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License

General Duties

• Provides excellent customer service at all times.

Highlights:

• Extensive Paid Industry Training
• Employer Paid Benefits
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement

At the time of the interview applicant must be able to produce proof of completion of the following prerequisites:
1. Immunization Record
2. Full Covid Vaccine
3. A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
4. Proficient in English (both oral and written)

Successful completion of the following requirements provided by Paladin are mandatory prior to placement:
1. First Aid & CPR – Level C
2. Management of Aggressive Behavior
3. Use of Force
4. Report Writing
5. Additional courses as assigned

Upon hire successful applicants will be required to complete the following Paladin online courses:
1. Successful completion of Paladin’s online Customer Service
2. Successful completion of Paladin’s online Patrol Procedures
3. Successful completion of Paladin’s online Diversity Awareness
4. Successful completion of Paladin’s online Finding The OHS Manual
5. Successful completion of Paladin’s online Paladin OHS Orientation
6. Successful completion of Paladin’s online Dealing with People with Mental Illness
7. Successful completion of Paladin’s online Workplace Respect
8. Successful completion of Paladin’s online Slips, Trips and Falls
9. Additional courses as assigned

Should you have any questions on this process, kindly contact LeeAnne Feddes People & Culture Coordinator at lfeddes@paladinsecurity.com.

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