Title: Security Professionals
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Type: Full-time
Number of roles: 12
Salary: $ 17.20 - $18.00
Shift: 08:00-20:00 or 20:00-08:00 4-week rotation
Overview:
Allied Universal, a global leader in security services, is currently seeking a highly skilled Security Professional to oversee security operations across the Ottawa area. This position requires a dedicated security professional with a strong commitment to safety, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to maintain a calm, effective response in high-pressure situations. We are looking for individuals who are reliable, flexible, and ready to take on the responsibility of ensuring the security of our client
site.
Responsibilities:
- Management of all lost and found items as per site policies.
- Deals with Staff and the Public in a confident, professional manner and de-escalate volatile situations. E.g., liaise with people in waiting areas in situations of high volumes/extended wait times to manage expectations and maintain a de-escalated situation.
- Regularly patrol all interior and exterior building(s) and areas of property,
- including Parking Areas. Electronically record check in points, as required by site.
- Show professional, visible presence in general exterior area, ED waiting room, at access points, shift changes, and upon request to specific locations (e.g.: in view of a particular patient).
- Control removal of assets and equipment from the building.
- Manages building entry and egress access control, as required
- Monitor surveillance systems, alarms, intrusion detection systems and fire detection
- Notify the Security Manager or other designated staff members of any safety hazards,
- maintenance problems, and other concerns, unusual events, and/or suspicious activity.
- Documentation of duties performed on shift and involvement of incidents and create necessary notes and reports.
- Enforces hospital policies as they relate to smoking/vaping on hospital property, including parking lot areas.
- Understand Purchaser policies and procedures as they relate to security.
- Performing security escorts, as required.
- Assist, support, and cooperate with staff, police, fire, and EMS as needed
- Responding to calls for locking and unlocking doors and elevators, arranging access to
- controlled areas (e.g. Morgue, conference rooms, Family Care Centre, stores supplies), as needed.
- Locks and unlocks elevators and places in Fire mode for the Fire Department, when required
- Respond, on scene, to emergency codes (as appropriate per the Purchaser) and all other types of security related emergencies (e.g. alarms in building security/door access, wandering and duress alerts, etc.) as they occur. Participates in debriefings when requested.
- Respond to secondary sites as required by the Purchaser.
- Manage and respond to issues at the parking lot gates and pay stations,
- Perform Patient Watch / Rapid Response Security Guard duties, as a replacement or if required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid Ontario Security License.
- High School Diploma required
- 1-2 years of experience as a security guard.
- Must be eligible to work in Canada up to 40 hours a week
- Good communication written and oral
- Good interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities
- First aid and CPR level C
- Certified Use of Force training; certified to use handcuffs.
Physical Requirements:
- Remain on your feet or walk continuously (potentially for an entire shift) on different surfaces.
- Occasionally ascend stairs, ramps, or ladders throughout the shift.
- Possess a good knowledge and expertise in all aspects of security/fire emergency procedures, all Hospital Emergency
- Periodically bend or twist at the waist, knees, or neck to complete various tasks.
- Occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
- Work in various conditions, including outdoor environments with extreme weather such as cold, snow, rain, or heat.
- Running may be required.
Additional Requirements:
Must sign an attestation for the following vaccinations:
- Mantoux test (tuberculosis)
- Measles/Rougeole (proof of vaccination or serology)
- Measles/ Oreillons (proof of vaccination or serology)
- German Measles or Rubella (proof of vaccination or serology)
- Chicken Pox Varicelle (proof of vaccination or serology)
- Covid vaccinations - 1 shot is mandatory
- Highly recommended (but not required): - Hepatitis B -Flu Vaccination
Benefits :
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Paid training and development programs.
Disclaimer:
As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates being considered for employment with Allied Universal are required to undergo a background check. This background check may include, but is not limited to, criminal history, employment verification, education verification, and professional references