Security Guard - Perth/Smiths Falls Hospitals (33 Drummond St W & 60 Cornelia St W)

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: Casual Security Guard
Site: Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital - 33 Drummond St W, Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital - 60 Cornelia St W
Hours: Full-Time (Various 12 hour shifts) & Casual/On-Call
Pay Rate: $16.55 - $21.27/hour

As a provider of security services to clients with complex security needs, Paladin Security Group is offering an exciting career opportunity for you to give back to your community, while developing skills for future careers. 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.

Job Description

• Proactive & reactive security patrols
• Response to incidents
• Surveillance monitoring
• Patient watches
• Verbal de-escalation
• Report writing
• Investigate routine incidents
• Parking and smoking enforcement/by-laws
• Policy awareness and enforcement
• Additional Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate
• Proof of (minimum) double COVID-19 vaccinations (international or domestic proof is acceptable)
• A copy of your immunization records (vaccinations from birth)
  • Must show immunity for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chicken Pox), and TB Skin Tests 1 & 2
  • Should a candidate be missing a vaccine, they must be willing to get the missing compliance within 30 days of employment
• Must be able to provide 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
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and flexible environment while maintaining the utmost professionalism
• Able to work alone
• Moderate physical activity, standing and walking for long periods of time
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation
• Remain calm and effectively perform in emergency situations
• Adhere to our Code of Ethics in performing job requirements
• Able to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, French considered an asset.
• Reliable transportation to and from site
• Experience Preferred:
• 1 year of healthcare security experience, or 2 years of commercial security experience
• 1 year of customer service experience
• Demonstrated experience in verbal de-escalation
• Demonstrated experience in a Use of Force environment/performing physical interventions in a security setting

Why choose Paladin?

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

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.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability