Site Description: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital and one of the world's leading research centres in its field. CAMH conducts groundbreaking research, provides expert training to health care professionals and scientists, develops innovative health promotion and prevention strategies, and advocates on public policy issues at all levels of government.
Position: Security Guard
Site: CAMH - 250 College Street, Toronto
Status: Part Time
Hours: Saturday & Sunday (1600-0000 hrs.)
Pay Rate: $18.75 /hr. "Rates are based on a leveling system"
Posting Date: Jul 16, 2025
Internal Closing Date: Jul 23, 2025
External Closing Date: Jul 30, 2025
Essential Job Functions:
Working on assigned shifts, you will provide proactive and reactive security patrols and responses to incidents.
- You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents
- Respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner
- Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance
- This role requires you to be physically fit and able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time of up to 3-4 hours in between break periods.
- Monitor for and escalate security concerns within the Emergency Department
- Assist in developing security plans for high-risk patients
- Provide security presence and support throughout the Emergency Department
- Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts
- Oversee and support patient watch guards within the Emergency Department
- Work closely with local Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
- Ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors within the Emergency Department
- Assist facility staff with patient restraints as required or directed according to standard operating procedures
- Adhere to all facility policies and procedures and maintain compliance
Prerequisites:
- Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
- Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB-approved provider
- Covid Vaccine two doses
- Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and two step TB skin test
- English (oral and written) fluency is a must
- Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
- Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (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
Why choose Paladin?
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Free Uniforms
- Security license reimbursement
- Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
- Paid vacation & sick days
- Additional perks
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