Security Guard

Security Guard - Full Time - St. Catharines Hospital **Key responsibilities**: - ** Patrol Hospital Grounds**: Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits, to ensure the safety and security of the site. - ** Monitor Surveillance Systems**: Operate security cameras and alarm systems, ensuring any suspicious activity is reported immediately to the appropriate authorities. - ** Access Control**: Monitor and control entry points to the hospital, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed access to restricted areas. - ** Respond to Emergencies**: Act quickly in emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, fire alarms, or security threats. Assist hospital staff as needed during crises and evacuations. - ** Provide Customer Service**: Greet and assist visitors, patients, and hospital staff. Provide directions and ensure that guests adhere to hospital policies and procedures. - ** Conflict Resolution**: De-escalate tense situations, resolve conflicts, and ensure that all interactions are handled calmly and professionally. - ** Report Writing**: Document daily activities, incidents, or accidents accurately. Complete reports on incidents, breaches, and security concerns. - ** Collaboration with Hospital Staff**: Work closely with hospital staff and local law enforcement to provide a coordinated security effort and ensure the safety of all parties involved. - ** Enforce Hospital Policies**: Ensure that hospital policies, including visitor and patient protocols, are followed. Address any violations in a manner that upholds hospital safety standards **Requirements**: - A Valid Ontario Security Guard License - Proficient in English (both oral and written) - Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services would be an asset - 1 year of security experience working in a healthcare environment - Immunization Record (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2) - Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification - Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB) - Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's pre-employment UoF/MOAB certification training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position - Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite, however Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6 month commitment to the position/availability **If you don’t have immunization record, click on the link below to know how to get it**: **Click on the link below to download Paladin Immunization form. Please be advised that this form must be completed and signed by a Doctor in Ontario**: **Why choose Paladin?** - Opportunities for training and professional development. - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Free Uniforms - Security license reimbursement - Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance - Paid vacation & sick days - Additional perks **Company Overview** We truly believe that where you work matters **Position Details**: **Position**:Full-Time Security Guard - Control Room **Site**: St. Catharines Hospital **Address**: 1200 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2S 0A9 **Hours**:Continental Rotating (0800-2000/2000-0800) **Pay Rate**:$18.62/hr. $20.94/hr. "based on levelling system" **Averaging Agreement**: Overtime is Averaging Agreement over 88 hours **Posting Date**:April 22, 2025 **Internal Closing Date**:April 29, 2025 **External Closing Date**:April 29, 2025 - 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.