Security Guard

Homewood Health, Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Homewood Health is seeking a dedicated Security Guard to join their team, providing crucial support in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff. This part-time role includes flexible shifts and involves responsibilities like enforcing safety policies, monitoring facilities, and responding to emergencies. Ideal candidates are committed to service excellence and possess strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Qualifications

• Security Guard License required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• 6 months’ experience with security or related services.

Responsibilities

• Enforce smoke-free policy and parking regulations.
• Respond to emergencies and monitor control centers.
• Conduct regular fire inspections and maintain safety.
• Complete necessary tours and record incidents.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

De-escalation Techniques

Fire Safety Knowledge

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Education

Law and Security Diploma or related program

Tools

WHMIS

Job description

Join to apply for the Security Guard role at Homewood Health Centre .

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.

As a Security Guard, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!

Hours of work : Permanent part-time, up to 24 hours. Days, afternoon, and night shifts.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Enforce Homewood’s smoke-free policy.
• Enforce all parking policies, procedures, and by-laws through routine parking patrols, including referencing parking records, contacting city by-law enforcement regarding ticketing and towing, and documenting all data and action.
• Respond to all emergencies in person, taking a leadership role and working with Switchboard under all Emergency Codes.
• Monitor all mechanical / electrical control centres and respond to all off-hours maintenance problems, working with Switchboard to determine on-call maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot and service minor mechanical and electrical problems when required, reporting repairs and maintenance to Environmental Services.
• Practice fire safety through regular fire inspections in accordance with Provincial and Municipal fire codes and Occupational Health and Safety requirements, including assisting with removal and resetting of fire alarm panels and detection systems stations, and conducting fire drills.
• Complete required tours and record all incidents as outlined under the guidelines for Security Operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and ensure all safety precautions are taken in the performance of duties.

What We’re Looking For :

• Security Guard License required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification; recertification to be completed annually.
• 6 months’ experience with security, police, fire, or other security service.
• Law and Security Diploma or related program.
• Experience within a hospital setting is preferred.
• Flexibility to work various shifts including days, evenings, and nights.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and evaluate situations and implement de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high amount of discretion.
• Current copy of a Ministry of Transportation Search Record must be provided.
• Cleared Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check.
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as proficient computer skills and the ability to write comprehensive reports and maintain routine logs.
• Knowledge of WHMIS.
• Evidence of good work and attendance record.
• Demonstrated commitment to Homewood’s Core Competencies (Service Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity).
• Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health & Safety Policy.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

Why Work With Us : Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our people make a difference!

As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Join us at Homewood Health and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive, and fulfilling lives.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management