Hospital Security Specialist (Part-Time)

St. Joe's; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joe's Hospital Security is hiring a Casual, Part-time Security Professional to support Charlton Campus in Hamilton Downtown. The role involves patrolling, incident response, and ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate has a recognized program in Law and Security, a valid Security Guard license, and solid communication skills. Applicants should be prepared for day, evening, and night shifts, with on-site duties and escalation as required.

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

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

Law and Security Police Foundations or equivalent

Ministry Security Guard License

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Email

Job description

St. Joe's Hospital Security is hiring a Casual, Part-time Security Professional to support Charlton Campus in Hamilton Downtown. The role involves patrolling, incident response, and ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate has a recognized program in Law and Security, a valid Security Guard license, and solid communication skills. Applicants should be prepared for day, evening, and night shifts, with on-site duties and escalation as required.