Security Guard - Greater Sudbury, Canada - Health Sciences North

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Description

Security Guard:

Competition #

2717

Job Title

Security Guard

Department

Emergency Preparedness & Security

Status

Permanent

Work Type

Full-time

Affiliation

Non Union

Shift Assignment

Days and nights

Bilingualism Required

No

Police Check Requirement

Vulnerable Sector Check

Site

RLHC-Non Union Non Managment

Salary Information

$25.81 to $30.36 /hr

Application Closing Date

March 22, 2023


KEY FUNCTION:


Ensure the safety, security and welfare of the Health Sciences North (HSN) community members (Detect, Deter & Observe and Report).

Safeguard the HSN and North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) Kirkwood property by being a uniformed, highly visible, and highly trained presence.


REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Emergency Preparedness and Security Services.


DUTIES:


  • Maintain a high level of customercentered service that reflects the established training standard.
  • Adhere to established standards of work, established policies & procedures, and post orders.
  • Conduct complete tours of the entire facility, including
    inpatient units, to demonstrate presence to staff, visitors and patients.
  • Respond to all requests for security support including inpatient care areas, public spaces and on property.
  • Observe patients, visitors and staff for escalating behavior and intervene using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Crisis and Restraint Management principles.
  • Intervene immediately to safeguard the wellbeing of any person.
  • Respond to, investigate and assist with any patient, visitor or staff injuries occurring on property (i.e. walkways, entrances, parking lots, etc.) upon notification or discovery, as per HSN policies and procedures.
  • Support management and maintain confidentiality of sensitive staff information of internal investigations, incidents, parking violations and escorts of relieved staff members at the direction of the Manager or Emergency Preparedness and Security Services.
  • Support HSN in ensuring staff, patients and visitors are in compliance with parking policy in accordance with the City of Sudbury By-Law Enforcement rules/regulations, enforcement and attend court in the capacity of By-Law Enforcement Officer as required.
  • Conduct critical life safety system checks related to fire systems, elevator systems, alarm systems and Helipad.
  • Assist clinical staff with patient management as requested (i.e. observation, arranging separate patient watch, visitor management and enforcement, calling police, seclusion, etc.).
  • Conduct audits and inspections of work area, report any risks, hazards or unsafe situations and ensure necessary action is taken to correct the problem.
  • Complete incident reports, morgue calls, door unlocks, and most other duties or services provided by Security Services.
  • Determine and align improvement projects with HSN's Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
  • Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines
  • Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
  • Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
  • Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:


  • Minimum of a two (2) year diploma in Law and Security, Police Foundations, Corrections, Community Justice or Protection or Security and Investigation or equivalent.
  • Current Ontario Security License (Ministry of Community and Correctional Services Certification for Security Guard as regulated by the PSISA (Private Security & Investigative Services Act)) is required.
  • Valid First Aid and CPR level C is required.
  • Ministry of Labour "Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps" training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:


  • Minimum of two (2) years' experience working as a Security Guard is preferred.
  • Experience in health care setting is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:


  • Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
  • Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the safety of coworkers and patients.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Ontario Mental Health Act (MHA) and relevant forms.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act Code of Conduct.
  • Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
  • Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:


  • Successful criminal

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