Security Guard

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The Security Guard is an integral part of the Security team. This role provides a safe environment for our patients, staff, and visitors through crisis intervention, preventative patrols, alarm monitoring, emergency response, investigation, and report writing. The Security Guard will assist clinical teams with potentially aggressive patients to reduce harm to patients, self, and others. The role also supports Human Resources for employee‑related needs, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, policies, and departmental standard operating procedures.

Successful candidates collaborate with security/switchboard dispatchers as required.

• Valid Security Guard license issued by the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
• Post‑secondary diploma in Law and Security, Police Foundations, Law Enforcement, Protection, Security, or Investigation from an Ontario institution.
• BLS certification.
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal legislation pertinent to Security Operations, including the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of the Fire Code and use of fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment.
• Demonstrated non‑violent crisis intervention and verbal de‑escalation skills.
• Ability to react to and coordinate responses to a variety of stressful and crisis situations.
• Proven problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in emergent and critical situations.
• Ability to recognize and respond quickly to situations that present an obvious significant safety risk.
• Excellent customer service, public relations, communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Advanced investigation and detailed report‑writing skills.
• Commitment to patient and staff safety.
• Ability to adapt and work within a constantly changing environment and a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the position.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent attendance record in alignment with STEGH’s attendance policy.
• Acceptable performance record in alignment with STEGH’s mission, vision, values, and code of conduct.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ security experience in a healthcare setting.
• Security experience in a mental health care setting.

Must be able to meet the availability and non‑availability requirements as outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement.

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Full‑time status: paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan.
• Part‑time status: percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to the Health and Wellness 360 Program, including an onsite social worker.
• Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and more.
• Access to a walking track, exercise circuits, and the hospital gym.
• Opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace.
• Team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard.

If you are ready to provide outstanding security services in a supportive healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply now.

• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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