Security Guard - Full Time - St. Mary's General Hospital
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- Patrol Hospital Grounds: Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits, to ensure the safety and security of the site.
- Monitor Surveillance Systems: Operate security cameras and alarm systems, ensuring any suspicious activity is reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
- Access Control: Monitor and control entry points to the hospital, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed access to restricted areas.
- Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly in emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, fire alarms, or security threats. Assist hospital staff as needed during crises and evacuations.
- Provide Customer Service: Greet and assist visitors, patients, and hospital staff. Provide directions and ensure that guests adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
- Conflict Resolution: De-escalate tense situations, resolve conflicts, and ensure that all interactions are handled calmly and professionally.
- Report Writing: Document daily activities, incidents, or accidents accurately. Complete reports on incidents, breaches, and security concerns.
- Collaboration with Hospital Staff: Work closely with hospital staff and local law enforcement to provide a coordinated security effort and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
- Enforce Hospital Policies: Ensure that hospital policies, including visitor and patient protocols, are followed. Address any violations in a manner that upholds hospital safety standards
- First Aid CPR - Level C Certification
- A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid Immunization Record including: MMR, Varicella, & 2 Step TB Skin Tests
- Proficient in English (both oral and written)
- Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred
- Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services is an asset
- Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
- Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB pre-employment certification training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
- Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite, however Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6 month commitment to the position/availability
Why choose Paladin?
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Free Uniforms
- Security license reimbursement
- Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
- Paid vacation & sick days
- Additional perks
Company Overview Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place! 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!
We truly believe that where you work matters!
If you want to love going to work every day because of the amazing work environment, we have an award-winning Corporate Culture (not to mention that we have an amazing, fun group of employees working for us). Check it out here: https://paladinsecurity.com/about-us/our-culture/
At Paladin, you will find a supportive, fast-paced, team environment within a dynamic industry offering unwavering attention to quality while providing our candidates and employees with an award-winning culture. We trust in your ability and give you the tools, support, and resources to thrive at your job. Come work in a fast-paced environment with great people who value your input, take ownership of their work, and produce great results.
Site Description: St. Mary's General Hospital is a 197-bed adult acute-care facility located in Kitchener, Ontario and a member of the St. Joseph's Health System. It specializes in cardiac care, respiratory care, outpatient surgery, general medicine, and 24/7 emergency services. The hospital has a strong reputation for patient-centered care and is home to the Regional Cardiac Care Centre. With a workforce of approximately 2,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, St. Mary's offers a collaborative and dynamic healthcare environment.
Position Details:
Position: Full-Time Security Guard Site: St Mary's General Hospital Address: 911 Queen's Blvd, Kitchener, ON N2M 1B2Hours: Monday to Friday (2300-0700 hrs)Pay Rate: $19.78/hr.
Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours
Posting Date: March 25, 2025
Internal Closing Date: March 31, 2025
External Closing Date: March 31, 2025
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.
