Description:
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a diploma in Protection, Security and Investigation or Police Foundations, or equivalent
- Licensed as a Security Guard in the Province of Ontario
- Recent security experience in a Hospital environment preferred
- A valid Ontario “G” Driver's License; required to produce a 3 year drivers license record satisfactory to the hospital
- Required to provide proof of current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid within ninety (90) days of start date; Hospital requires that you maintain current registration in both these programs
- Familiarity with local, provincial, and federal legislation pertinent to Security Operations including the Mental Health Act
- Advanced non violent crisis intervention skills and verbal de-escalation skills
- Advanced investigative and report writing skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of proper use of restraint systems
- Ability to react to and coordinate response to a variety of stressful and crisis situations
- Advanced public relations skills
- Demonstrated effective communication (both written and verbal), interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interact with others in a respectful manner
- Demonstrated high standards of ethical conduct, exhibiting honesty and integrity
- Demonstrated proficient knowledge of the use of fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment
- Ability to work out of doors under unfavourable weather conditions
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient family centred care
- Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Immunization Requirements:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:
- Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
- Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
- Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated