Scarborough General Hospital - Full Time Security Guard

CareerArc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to join their team at Scarborough General Hospital. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the community by ensuring safety and security in a healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills and the ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism. The role includes conducting security patrols, assisting staff and visitors, and maintaining accurate logs of activities. With extensive training and opportunities for growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in law enforcement or public safety. Join a team that values respect, diversity, and inclusion while making the world a safer place.

Benefits

Extensive Paid Industry Leading Training

Opportunities for Growth & Advancement

Unionized Benefits

Free Uniforms

Boot Allowance

Security License Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Additional Perks

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License required.
• Proficient in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and reactive security patrols.
• Provide excellent customer service and assist those in need.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Report Writing

Crisis Management

Education

Police Foundations Diploma

Post Secondary Education in Law Enforcement

Tools

CCTV Systems

First Aid Kits

Job description

Title: Scarborough General Hospital - Full Time Security Guard

Description: Overview Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE! Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Position: Full-Time Security Guard

Site: Scarborough General Hospital | 3050 Lawrence Ave East, Scarborough

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Hours: Continental Nights (1900 - 0700)

Payrate: $18.36

Internal Posting Date: February 10th, 2025

Internal Closing Date: February 15th, 2025

External Closing Date: February 24th, 2025

Schedule Example:

1. Week 1 - Nights - Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat
2. Week 2 - Nights - Sun, Wed-Thu
3. Week 3 - Nights - Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat
4. Week 4 - Nights - Sun, Wed-Thu

Calling all recent Police Foundations and Law Enforcement Graduates. Gain key experience to help support your career growth plan to move into a career in Policing or Public Safety. Working in Healthcare will help you gain valuable, real world skills that law enforcement recruiters are looking for. Our training programs are also a leader in the security industry, and they will help prepare you for advancements, as well as build your resume for a potential career in law enforcement.

Highlights:

• Extensive Paid Industry Leading Training
• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
• Unionized Benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Free Uniforms
• Boot Allowance
• Security License Reimbursement
• Drycleaning/Hemming Allowance
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Days
• Additional Perks!

Job Description:

• Working on assigned shifts, you will provide proactive and reactive security patrols and response to incidents.
• Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance.
• In this role, it is essential that you are physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Perform a variety of preventative and reactive duties to include, but not limited to interior and exterior patrols within the hospital as well as exterior of all buildings and areas of the organization.
• Provide Use of Force/Restraint as required and directed under the Mental Health Act.
• Provide security escort service to staff and visitors as requested.
• Provide motor vehicle assistance to staff and or visitors as required.
• Accountable for keeping accurate logs and notebook entries of all shift activity and calls for service.
• Accountable to write accurate reports upon investigations or reportable occurrences in timely manner upon completion of occurrence.
• Investigate and follow-up of incidents, report writing, door opening requests, CCTV camera reviews.
• Security Guards shall warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Responsible for all office duties (i.e. ID badges, key distribution, lost and found etc.)

Essential Job Functions:

• Be courteous and cooperative with a high quality of customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with clinical staff, and the general public while conveying professionalism and authority at all times.
• Able to maintain a professional composure when dealing with unusual circumstances and people under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations.
• Write clear, concise, and legible reports.
• Communicates any concerns/issues with Site Coordinator.

Requirements:

1. A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
2. Proficient in English (both oral and written)
3. Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services
4. Proof of double Covid Vaccination
5. Immunization Record (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2)
6. Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification

Education Requirements:

1. Minimum of a Police Foundations Diploma
2. Post secondary education in law enforcement from a recognized institution or equivalent experience
3. Education in Law Enforcement or equivalent

Certification Requirements:

1. Immunization Record
2. COVID Double Vaccinated
3. Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
4. Valid Ontario Security License

Additional Information / Benefits: 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.