Healthcare Security Site Supervisor

Site Description:

The Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre offers a wide range of programs and services for residents of Amherst & surrounding areas.

This position will also oversee the security teams at the North Cumberland Health Care Centre in Pugwash and the All Saints Springhill Hospital.

Position Details:

Position: Site Supervisor

Site: Cumberland Regional Hospital, North Cumberland Health Care Centre, All Saints Springhill Hospital

Hours: 40/week, day shifts

Payrate: $24.50

Prerequisites:

• Ability to obtain Security License for the province of Nova Scotia
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR - Level C
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• Previous experience in security or a (related field) preferred.
• Previous Supervisory Experience
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force and Management of Aggressive Behavior
• • Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's training program

Key Responsibilities:

he Site Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision and monitoring of all security related duties for the Site of which they are in charge of. They are to ensure that all security operations are adhered to, and that policies and procedures of both the client and Paladin are followed. You are responsible for all aspects of Paladin's day to day business at your site; you are the frontline representative and extension of the Paladin Management Team.

As a Paladin Supervisor you're expected to assist with the continued development of all officers working at your site as well as the enforcement and development of new and existing policies & procedures. You should ensure that all paperwork is completed in full and to the standards expected by Paladin and our Client. You are expected to investigate all issues/complaints brought forward to you and pass those findings on to the rest of the Paladin Management Team.

Specific Duties:

• The duties of the Site Supervisors are to run the shift and the staff with it effectively. This includes (administratively) daily paperwork such as daily log sheet, contractor sign in/out sheet, shift sign in log, memo book and monthly audit forms
• Operational requirements that must be met include but are not limited to; escorts, daily unlocks and lock ups, accesses, and any emergency response that arises (i.e. Fire alarms, first aid)
• Site Supervisors are responsible for ensuring all incidents reports written during their shifts are accounted for and legible
• Site Supervisors will be first response to all major emergencies and command their shift to react accordingly until further management can attend.
• The Site Supervisors must also have knowledge of the Operation Manuals and the information at base to contact whomever is necessary
• Site Supervisors are also responsible for ensuring open communication amongst their staff, addressing problems with morale, or with staff
• Site Supervisors will ensure the base area has all keys and passes accounted for and will not distribute any equipment without checking proper identification of staff or contractors.
• Site Supervisors will check the pertinent email accounts and print off necessary memos for the appropriate binders signing their names at the bottom as having completed this task.
• Site Supervisors must ensure all officers have been briefed properly at the beginning and end of their shifts and that the officers on their shifts have received their breaks in a timely manner.
• Site Supervisors must ensure all staff is present before they themselves leave the site and will stay if no other officer is able until a suitable replacement is on site
• Site Supervisor will regularly audit the notebooks of the officers ensuring the high quality of security personal we are to have at the site.
• Site Supervisors will contact the Site Supervisor after hours for all major emergencies and will document these occurrences
• Site Supervisors who issue a disciplinary citation or accolade citation and will forward the paperwork to Management

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Competitive wage & benefits package
• Free Uniforms
• Company paid Security license
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Flexible daily pay options available!