Security Officer

Location: KW Campus

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: United Steelworkers

Summary:

Hospital Security Officers maintain a high regard for the rights of all hospital patrons & the laws governing those rights. Our team endeavors to preserve & maintain an environment where diverse social & cultural values are allowed & accepted. We play a key role in providing a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities:

Some major services our Security team provides include:

1. Twenty-four hour Security coverage of the hospital with a dedicated officer in the Emergency Department.
2. Immediate response to all Hospital Emergency Codes.
3. Asset protection.
4. Maintaining a safe environment for Patients, Staff, Physicians & Volunteers.
5. Access control.
6. Issuing parking infraction notices.
7. Assisting clinical staff with patient care as required.
8. Will be required to work at both the KW and Freeport Campuses, with the primary site as KW Campus.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License required.
• Must have 2-year Law and Security course or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 3 years of Security experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate with the general public and other Hospital staff and external emergency personnel.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to make decisions in emergency or stressful situations.
• Must be able to prioritize workload.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Some mechanical abilities.
• Excellent attendance record.

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, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.