Posting Period

Open: March 13, 2023 Deadline: March 19, 2023 Non-Union

Department Name

Security Services Reporting to the Coordinator, Security, the Security Guard ensures the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff, and building facilities. This is accomplished via crisis intervention, preventative patrols, dispatching of security calls and alarm monitoring, emergency response, investigation, and report writing. Regular Full-Time Rate of Pay: $24.01 per hour - $30.00 per hour Hours of Work: 37.50

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a diploma in Protection, Security and Investigation or Police Foundations, or equivalent
• Licensed as a Security Guard in the Province of Ontario
• Recent security experience in a Hospital environment preferred
• A valid Ontario \xe2\x80\x9cG\xe2\x80\x9d Driver\'s License; required to produce a 3 year drivers license record satisfactory to the hospital
• Required to provide proof of current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid within ninety (90) days of start date; Hospital requires that you maintain current registration in both these programs
• Familiarity with local, provincial, and federal legislation pertinent to Security Operations including the Mental Health Act
• Advanced non violent crisis intervention skills and verbal de-escalation skills
• Advanced investigative and report writing skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper use of restraint systems
• Ability to react to and coordinate response to a variety of stressful and crisis situations
• Advanced public relations skills
• Demonstrated effective communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner
• Demonstrated high standards of ethical conduct, exhibiting honesty and integrity
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the use of fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment
• Ability to work out of doors under unfavourable weather conditions
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable. As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.