Healthcare Security Guard - Full-Time - HDH

• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Unionized benefits (including Education Allowance & Pension Plan)
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Additional perks!

• Present a smart, visible, and alert security presence
• Greet, assist, and direct members of the public visiting the premises
• Ensure the safety & security of clients, buildings, and assets
• Work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Carry out all security duties as specified (including, but not limited to):
  • Proactive/reactive interior & exterior patrols
  • Response & assistance in emergency situations
  • Documenting & reporting of any/all security events on shift
  • Investigate routine incidents
  • Patient watches
  • Parking & smoking by-law enforcement
  • Hospital policy awareness & enforcement
  • Access control/key control
  • Monthly safety inspections
  • Additional duties as assigned

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid First Aid & CPR - Level C Certificate (from a WSIB-approved provider)
• Ability to be clean shaven to pass an N95 Mask Fit Test
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccine (minimum double vaccination)
• A copy of your immunization records (Measles, Mumps, Rubella [MMR], Varicella, and TB Skin Tests - Step 1 & 2)
  • Completed immunization for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are required at the time of hire. Applicants who are not immunized or are otherwise unable to provide their MMR immunity at the time of hire will not be deemed eligible for the position.
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (during onboarding)
• Minimum 6 months healthcare security experience preferred
• Minimum 6 months of non-healthcare security experience preferred
• Must be able to commit to full-time availability for no less than 6 months
• English proficiency (oral & written) is required
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset
• 6+ months of customer service experience is considered an asset
• Must be able to provide certifications in Stay Safe
• Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's Stay Safe certification program prior to their onboarding certification to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
  • Please be aware: The Stay Safe certification is not paid, however Paladin will cover all the costs of the certification with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

• Knowledge of the Criminal Code
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Practical knowledge of the Private Security & Investigative Services Act and regulations
• General knowledge of the Ontario Fire Code and how it applies to a healthcare environment
• Knowledge of security principles, concepts, and methodologies in a healthcare setting
• IAHSS - Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) - Basic certification
• Post-secondary education - Police Foundations or Law & Security Program, or equivalant experience

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!
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KHSC consists of various facilities including: Hotel Dieu and Kingston General Hospital, the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, Ininew Patient Services, Providence Care Hospital and Transitional Care Centre, Providence Manor, and Providence Care's community-based health services and outreach. Together, they care for more than 500,000 patients and their families from across the region.

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.