Security Guard Security Services
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Temporary
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Original job description
As an integral member of Security Services, the principal responsibilities of the Security Guard will include: providing continuous internal and external random patrol of Hospital property ensuring Hospital policies and procedures are adhered; contributing to and facilitating in the provision of a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors which support the mission, goals and vision of St. Joseph¿s Health Centre in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations. The Security Guard is also involved in investigating all forms of property loss, theft and damage; responding to emergency codes and calls for assistance following established departmental and Hospital policy, enforcing Hospital parking regulations to maintain order; performing cross functional duties as assigned and/or requested.
Qualifications Include
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Qualifications Include
- Graduate of a security administration/law enforcement program or a combination of ongoing studies and related equivalent experience.
- Must possess a valid Private Security License in accordance with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005.
- Must have completed IAHSS (International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety) basic and advanced level of certification within 6 months of hire.
- Must pass the hospital's approved training program for use of force, handcuffing, and defensive batons within 6 months of hire.
- Completion of a Crisis Intervention certificate preferred
- Certification in Legal Awareness and Use of Force, Tactical Communications preferred
- Two years experience as a Public Security Guard (preferably in a Hospital setting).
- Excellent problem recognition skills and ability to proactively achieve resolutions both through direction and negotiation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of Federal and Provincial statutes
- Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent judgment and demonstrate tact and diplomacy skills in emergency situations
- Must have a good employee record
- Satisfactory attendance record.
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Responsibilities
Conduct internal and external patrols of hospital property, help maintain a safe environment, and ensure hospital policies and parking regulations are followed. Investigate property loss, theft, and damage; respond to emergency codes and assistance calls; and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
Requires graduation from a security administration or law enforcement program, or equivalent ongoing studies and related experience, plus a valid Private Security License. Candidates must complete IAHSS basic and advanced certifications and hospital-approved use-of-force, handcuffing, and defensive-baton training within six months of hire; two years of public security experience is required, preferably in a hospital.
Skills
- Security Patrol
- Emergency Response
- Incident Investigation
- Loss Prevention
- Access and Safety Enforcement
- Parking Regulation Enforcement
- Problem Recognition
- Conflict Resolution
- Negotiation
- Knowledge of Federal and Provincial Statutes
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Service
- Judgment
- Tact and Diplomacy
- Use of Force
- Handcuffing
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Security Services
- Hospital Security
- Security Guard
- Internal Patrols
- External Patrols
- Emergency Codes
- Emergency Response
- Property Loss
- Theft Investigation
- Property Damage
- Hospital Policies
- Parking Regulations
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Private Security License
- Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005
- IAHSS
- Healthcare Security
- Use of Force
- Handcuffing
- Defensive Batons
- Crisis Intervention
- Legal Awareness
- Tactical Communications
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service