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Hamilton Health Sciences

Security Guard

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Cambridge · About 24.9 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 15, 2026
Posted: Oct 9, 2026

Original job description

The Security Professional is responsible for delivering quality protection programs and security services to patients, visitors, and staff at Hamilton Health Sciences' various sites. The Security Guard will work with all areas of the organization, along with Hamilton Police Services, to continuously improve our service levels and meet the expectations of our community and staff.

To succeed in this role, you must have demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. The incumbent will regularly interact with others, using interpersonal skills to diffuse contentious situations, provide support and reassurance of personal security, and enforce laws and policies. In this role, you will be tasked with using technology to monitor, communicate appropriately, document events, and input data for necessary report generation. Emphasis will be placed on your passion for keeping others safe and your ability to organize your time effectively to ensure timely response and documentation of incidents, including complete and accurate report writing following investigations.

A post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Services, Humanities, Law and Security, or Police Foundations from a recognized institution is preferred. Alternatively, a minimum of three years of relevant security experience will also be considered
Completion of a Crisis Intervention certificate is preferred.
Completion of a Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program and Standard First Aid is preferred.
Current & Valid Security Licence in accordance with the Private Security and Investigative Services Act of Ontario.
Demonstrated ability to provide support and direction for all security-related issues, including responding to emergency code situations, reports of theft or threat, physical altercations, safety plans, etc.
Knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal statutes and standards.
Working knowledge of commercial surveillance and access control technologies.
Knowledge of computers, including Windows, Incident Reporting, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Outlook (email).
Ability to run up and/or down stairs, restrain individuals, and carry out functions under stressful conditions as required.
Willingness to provide a police background check.
Must be able to successfully complete HHS Internal Crisis Intervention and De-escalation training.

Experience:

Preference for candidates with experience working in care environments such as hospitals or community service agencies and/or knowledge and experience in social services or the mental health field.
Preference for candidates with experience, knowledge, and/or sensitivity to working with clients/patients from historically marginalized groups and those with mental health challenges.

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Responsibilities

The Security Guard is responsible for delivering quality protection services to patients, visitors, and staff across Hamilton Health Sciences sites. This includes monitoring facilities, documenting events, enforcing policies, and responding to emergency situations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Ontario Security Licence and possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field, or at least three years of security experience. Proficiency in crisis intervention, first aid, and standard office software is preferred.

Skills

Security services
Crisis intervention
De-escalation
Report writing
Surveillance technology
Access control
First aid
BCLS
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Data entry
Incident reporting
Law enforcement liaison
Physical restraint
Emergency response

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Keywords

Security Guard
Hamilton Health Sciences
Crisis Intervention
BCLS
First Aid
Surveillance
Access Control
Incident Reporting
De-escalation
Private Security and Investigative Services Act
Windows
Excel
Microsoft Word
Outlook
Police Foundations
Human Services
Law and Security
Emergency Response
Mental Health
Social Services

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