Security Officer - Hamilton, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Description
Security Officer:
Position Details:
Department:
Hospital Security
Employee Type:
Casual, Part Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union:
CLAC
Openings Remaining: 1
Schedule:
Work Days:
Monday to Sunday, Weekends, Holidays
Time of Day:
Days, Afternoons, Nights, On-Call
Shift:
Various Rotating, 7.5 hour, 12 hour
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Application Dates:
Opening Date: 05/07/23
Closing Date: 13/07/23 Open until filled
Position Description:
Reposted
QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful completion of a recognized program in Law and Security, Police Foundations or equivalent
- Current and valid Ministry Security Guard License issued by the Private Security and Investigative Services Branch
- Verifiable security, healthcare security or police experience is preferred
- Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Use of Force and tactical handcuffing is preferred
- Thorough knowledge of investigative techniques, mediation skills and alternate dispute resolution methods
- Excellent customer service skills required
- Willing to take the initiative in emergency/crisis situations and accept responsibility
- Applicants must possess good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides a safe and secure working environment for all visitors, patients, staff and general public
- Responds to calls for service appropriately and in a timely fashion
- Conducts preliminary investigations
- Performs proactive foot patrols, spot checks and/or surveillance
- Escorts personnel to and from parking lots or between buildings as requested
- Conducts Parking and Smoking Enforcement duties
- Locks and unlocks entrances and doors at scheduled times
- Conducts function tests of security and parking related equipment
- Accurately writes clear and legible reports
- Actively looks for safety hazards and takes appropriate corrective action
- Performs at all times in a manner consistent with safe working practices and the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Will be in direct contact with switchboard operators and must carry pagers and handheld tools
- Performs all other duties as assigned
HOURS OF WORK
Various Rotating Shifts & Extended Hours Monday to Sunday; Days, Afternoons, Nights, Weekends, Holidays & On-Call
PLEASE NOTE
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
_ St. Joe's fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other._
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the _Mission, Vision, and Core Values_ of SJHH._
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
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Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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