Job Description

Location:

Windsor, ON

Posting #:

023-21783

Position name:

Security Guard

Available Spots:

1

Bargaining Unit:

UNIFOR

Department:

Plant Security

Assignment:

Status:

Permanent Part-time

Shift:

All Shift Rotation

Posted Date:

2023-02-27

Deadline:

2023-03-05

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the H\xc3\xb4tel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Security Supervisor, all Security Guards are required to ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, staff and building facilities. Based on a foundation of compassion and effective communication, guards will be successful and aided in their roles through their understanding of crisis intervention techniques, proper patrol skills, reliance on technological systems alarms, CCTV, cameras, access control, emergency response preparation and effective investigation and report writing skills.

Qualifications:

• 1 -2 Years Security experience in a corporate environment or equivalent education - required
• Providing overall assistance and support to staff, patients and vendors utilizing effective communication and compassion
• Maintain familiarity and adherence to HDGH workplace policy, municipal, provincial and federal law/legislation during periods of enforcement and conflict resolution
• Proactively collaborate with staff and peers to prepare and plan preventative de-escalation/crisis intervention techniques
• Continually utilize excellent verbal, nonverbal and physical skills to avert injuries to self and others
• Provide a crime deterrent through preventative patrol visibility
• Monitor pedestrian and vehicle traffic flow for effectiveness
• Monitor alarm systems for emergency response, system failure or system tampering
• Gather and conduct investigations of all reported security breaches including witness observations, technical evidence and personal observations
• Respond to all emergency situations as HDGH first responders
• Professionally complete all required daily documentation within memo books, electronic investigative reports and daily logs as required
• Liaise in a professional manner with community first responders at all relevant times
• Understand and conduct oneself in alignment with the Mission, Vision and Values of HDGH
• Monitor HDGH Outreach Personnel
• Programming Prox Cards/PALs
• All other identified responsibilities and duties as assigned

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly developed critical think skills, ability to conceptualize and analyse problems
• Working knowledge of computers and common software (Excel/Data Entry/Word)
• Working knowledge of physical protection systems - access control, CCTB, wander alarms, personal alarms. Fire alarm systems etc.
• General good health and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the positon
• Demonstrated high standards of ethical conduct, honestly and integrity
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanour at all times
• Excellent communication skills with the command of the French language considered an asset.
• Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Education and/or Certification:

• Post- Secondary Education in relevant security or 2 Years relevant work experience - required
• Law & Security/ Administration/Criminology/Law Enforcement - preferred
• Relevant coursework in security field \xe2\x80\x93 IAHSS,IFPO,SMG, CPI - preferred
• Valid Ontario MCSCS Security License \xe2\x80\x93 Required
• Standard First Aid/CPR-C w/AED \xe2\x80\x93 Required
• CPI \xe2\x80\x93 Non Violent Crisis Intervention \xe2\x80\x93 Required

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\xe2\x80\x99s Occupational Health and Safety department