Security Operator

Security Operator (Temporary) - Kingston General Hospital (76 Stuart)

**Position**: | Full-Time Temporary Security Operator
**Site**: | Kingston General Hospital - 76 Stuart
**Hours**: | Continental Rotation - 0800-2000/2000-0800
**Payrate**: | $29.77/hour

**_Note: This is a temporary position for 1 year.
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**Schedule Example**:

- Week 1 - 0800-2000 - 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
- Week 2 - 0800-2000 - 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)
- Week 3 - 2000-0800 - 4 Days (Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat)
- Week 4 - 2000-0800 - 3 Days (Sun, Wed-Thurs)
- Note: The schedule remains the same month-to-month

In this key role, you will oversee a state-of-the-art healthcare Control Centre. Your role will be to monitor numerous systems including fire and life safety, access control, and CCTV. You will assist in tracking and deployment of security staff and handle a variety of dispatch duties including incident call taking.
- Dispatch Security Guards to incidents, requests for assistance, emergencies, etc.
- Maintain control of access to and from the property
- Log details of radio transmission, telephone calls, and verbal instructions
- Direct backup support as necessary
- Inform management of major incidents
- Maintain the Camera Surveillance System
- Answer all incoming security telephone lines including the complex emergency telephone line.
- Ensure that security operations occur consistent with policy and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- ** This position does not require a security license**:

- Valid First Aid & CPR - Level C Certificate (from a WSIB-approved provider)
- Ability to be clean shaven to pass an N95 Mask Fit Test
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine (minimum double vaccination)
- A copy of your immunization records (Measles, Mumps, Rubella [MMR], Varicella, and TB Skin Tests - Step 1 & 2)
- How To
- Immunization Record Form
- **_ Completed immunization for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are required at the time of hire. Applicants who are not immunized or are otherwise unable to provide their MMR immunity at the time of hire will not be deemed eligible for the position._**
- Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (during onboarding)
- Demonstrated 6+ months experience in control centre/dispatch role
- Experience in healthcare is considered an asset
- Experience in security is considered an asset
- Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
- Must have a strong command, comprehension, and fluency in the English language - both written and verbal
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Must be able to handle stress and pressure and make a sound decision under duress
- Must demonstrate high attention to detail/observational awareness
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence and the ability to work productively and efficiently in a team
- ** Post-secondary education in IT/Computer Science fields strongly preferred**:

- ** Demonstrated experience with computers, phones, and surveillance is strongly preferred**

**Why choose Paladin?**
- Extensive paid industry leading training
- Opportunities for advancement and growth
- Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
- Free Uniforms
- Annual Boot Allowance
- Security license reimbursement
- Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
- Paid vacation & sick days
- Additional perks

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Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.