Security Officer

Position Details

Department: Hospital Security
Employee Type: Part Time, Casual
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: CLAC
Openings Remaining: 2

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, 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: 07/03/23
Closing Date: 19/05/23 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

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
• Competent in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and email
• 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 hand-held tools
• Performs all other duties as assigned

HOURS OF WORK
Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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.

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.