Tactical Healthcare Security Officer
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**You must be located in the area to be considered. Out of area applications will not be accepted.
Job Description:
Be a part of a rewarding career that ensures the safety and security within our Healthcare sites. As a Tactical Healthcare Security Officer, you respond to alarms, emergency requests, and use your excellent verbal de-escalation skills to resolve incidents within the Emergency Department. You always maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling private information, and you never forget to smile while providing your incredible customer service. WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents
- Respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner
- Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance
- This role requires you to be physically fit and able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time of up to 3-4 hours in between break periods.
- Monitor for and escalate security concerns within the Emergency Department
- Assist in developing security plans for high risk patients
- Provide security presence and support throughout the Emergency Department
- Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts
- Oversee and support patient watch guards within the Emergency Department
- Work closely with local Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
- Ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors within the Emergency Department
- Assist hospital staff with patient restraints as required or directed according to standard operating procedures
- Adhere to all hospital policy and procedures and maintain compliance
- Provide exceptional customer service, with an exceptional smile.
- Prevent theft, violence or infraction of rules and regulations
- Monitor site visitors and perform ID checks in accordance with site policies and procedures
- Respond professionally to site emergencies (alarms, medical emergencies, fires and other urgent matters)
- Effectively communicate all suspicious activities, concerns, issues, and events to our dispatch team on behalf of the clients' assets
- Prepare and maintain professional and effective reports regarding the activities, security violations, and hazardous occurrences on site
- Along with your dedication to utilizing PPE, you regularly patrol the facility so that no potential conflict leaves your sight.
- Must have minimum 1-2 years of experience in security
- Diploma in Justice studies/police foundations is considered an asset
- Are comfortable standing for long periods of time.
- Hold a valid First Aid/CPR certification or are willing to obtain one prior to getting hired. We take safety seriously, and we know you do too.
- Are eligible to work in Canada.
- Proficient in English (both oral and written)
Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
