Security Professional

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) is hiring a Casual, Part-time Security Officer for the Charlton Campus in Hamilton Downtown.

You will help maintain a safe environment for visitors, patients, staff and the public, responding to service calls and conducting investigations as needed. The role requires completion of a security-related program and a valid Security Guard license, with preferred experience in healthcare security.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized program in Law and Security Police Foundations or equivalent.
• Current and valid Ministry Security Guard License from 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

Security experience

Investigation techniques

Mediation skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative in emergencies

Follow instructions

Education

Law and Security Police Foundations or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

Position Details

Job Number

JR02026

Department

Hospital Security

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type

Casual, Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions

1

Union

CLAC Local 503

Hourly Rate (Min / Max)

$27.49 - $33.78

Schedule

Work Days

Holidays, Monday to Sunday

Time of Day

Days, Evenings, Nights

Shift

Hours -12, Hours - 7.5

Reason for Posting

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date

2026-09-15

Closing Date

2026-09-22

Job Description

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

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process [e-mail].