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Security Guard
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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The Registered Practical Nurse provides patient care in accordance with the standards of The College of Nurses of Ontario, nursing standards and policies/procedures at St. Peter's Hospital and current Gerontological Nursing Practice. Reporting to the Clinical Manager or delegate, the Registered Practical Nurse provides nursing care under the direction of and in collaboration with the Case Manager.
- A post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Services, Humanities, Law and Security, or Police Foundations from a recognized institution is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of three years of relevant security experience will also be considered
- Completion of a Crisis Intervention certificate is preferred.
- Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program and Standard First Aid is preferred.
- Current & Valid Security Licence in accordance with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act of Ontario.
- Demonstrated ability to provide support and direction for all security-related issues, including responding to emergency code situations, reports of theft or threat, physical altercations, safety plans, etc.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal statutes and standards.
- Working knowledge of commercial surveillance and access control technologies.
- Knowledge of computers, including Windows, Incident Reporting, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook (email).
- Ability to run up and/or down stairs, restrain individuals, and carry out functions under stressful conditions as required.
- Willingness to provide a police background check.
- Must be able to successfully complete HHS Internal Crisis Intervention and De-escalation training.
Experience:
- Preference for candidates with experience working in care environments such as hospitals or community service agencies and/or knowledge and experience in social services or the mental health field.
- Preference for candidates with experience, knowledge, and/or sensitivity to working with clients/patients from historically marginalized groups and those with mental health challenges.
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Responsibilities
The Security Guard is responsible for providing security support, responding to emergency codes, and managing incidents such as thefts, threats, or physical altercations. They must also maintain safety plans and operate surveillance and access control technologies within the hospital environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Ontario Security Licence and possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field, or three years of equivalent experience. Additional requirements include proficiency in crisis intervention, standard first aid, B.C.L.S. certification, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks under stress.
Skills
- Security operations
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation
- Emergency response
- Surveillance systems
- Access control
- First aid
- Basic cardiac life support
- Incident reporting
- Physical restraint
- Statutory compliance
- Microsoft office
- Mental health support
- Patient care
- Security licensing
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Security Guard
- St. Peter's Hospital
- Crisis Intervention
- B.C.L.S.
- Standard First Aid
- Security Licence
- Private Security and Investigative Services Act
- Surveillance
- Access Control
- Incident Reporting
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- De-escalation
- Mental Health
- Social Services
- Emergency Response
- Physical Restraint
- Police Foundations
- Law and Security