Casual Healthcare Security Guard

Position: Casual Healthcare Security Guard - Smiths Falls/Perth/Brockville Hospitals/Lanark County Mental Health

Site: Smiths Falls Hospital, Perth Hospital, Brockville General Hospital, Lanark County Mental Health

Hours: Various - 0700-1900/1900-0700

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours 

Payrate: $18.35/hr - $21.48/hr

Note: Applicants must have flexible availability to work 2 to 3 12-hour shifts per week and be comfortable cross training at multiple facilities.     

Job Description:     

• Conduct proactive and reactive interior and exterior security patrols, including in inclement weather
• Monitor and supervise patients as required
• Respond to incidents, remain calm in emergencies, and use effective conflict management and verbal de-escalation techniques
• Investigate routine incidents and complete clear, accurate incident and end-of-shift reports
• Enforce parking, smoking, site by-laws, and all client and Paladin policies and procedures
• Liaise with Paladin management and on-site staff to meet operational requirements
• Operate independently and as part of a team to complete assigned duties
• Sit or stand for up to 12 hours per shift
• Participate in ongoing training and development as directed
• Additional Duties as Assigned

Job Requirements:     

• Authorized to legally work in Canada
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid Ontario G class driving license
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate (from a WSIB-approved provider)
• Ability to be clean shaven for an N95 Mask Fit Test
• Proof of minimum two COVID-19 Vaccines
• A copy of your immunization records (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, and TB Skin Tests - Step 1 & 2)
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (during onboarding)
• English communication (oral/written) required
• 6+ months of customer service experience preferred
• Note: Applicants who don't meet these criteria will be filed. 

Must be able to:  

• Provide pre-requisite certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
  • Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
  • Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite, however Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6 month commitment to the position/availability
• Complete mandatory onboarding and training with Paladin in Kingston, with ongoing training & development as directed by Paladin Management or the client
• Commit to the position/availability for 6 months

If you need assistance with applying to this position or have any other job search-related needs, please contact CSE in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.