Security Guard 1 - Forensic Secure Unit A

Job summary

The Security Guard 1 provides surveillance, access control, and emergency response services within a secure inpatient unit to ensure the safety of patients and staff. They are responsible for conducting security checks, documenting incidents, and maintaining an orderly environment in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Job details

The Security Guard 1 provides security, surveillance, and access control services in an inpatient or secure environment to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors. The role is responsible for monitoring movement, maintaining perimeter and interior security, conducting searches, responding to emergencies, and supporting a safe, respectful, and orderly environment in compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. Key Responsibilities Access Control & Surveillance - Monitor and control the movement of patients, staff, and visitors within secured areas - Provide continuous interior and perimeter surveillance through observation and documentation - Maintain key control and personal alarm systems - Conduct routine and situational security checks of unit perimeters and safety equipment Search & Security Screening - Conduct person searches and unit searches for security screening or incident investigation - Support investigations through accurate observation, reporting, and documentation - Identify and report security risks, hazards, or breaches Safety, Emergency & Incident Response - Respond to emergencies calmly and effectively in accordance with procedures - Assist in managing incidents while maintaining safety - Apply fire safety, emergency response, and hazardous materials awareness practices Documentation & Communication - Complete accurate security documentation and reports - Communicate effectively with staff, patients, visitors, and team members - Demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity when interacting with individuals experiencing mental health challenges Professional Practice & Team Collaboration - Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team - Exercise sound judgment, problem-solving, and independent decision-making - Support a respectful, inclusive, and service-oriented workplace - Comply with all applicable legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements Shift & Work Requirements - Work rotating day, evening, and night shifts - Work 12-hour shifts on a 24-hour rotating schedule, including weekends Qualifications Requirements - Grade 12 education - Completion of a recognized two-year Community College Law Enforcement program - Valid Security Guard license under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005 - Clean Criminal Record - Minimum 6 months to 1 year of security experience - Ability to remain calm during emergencies - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Sensitivity when working with individuals experiencing mental health challenges - Basic computer literacy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision - Strong judgment and problem-solving skills - Availability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including weekends Nice to Haves - Previous security experience in a health care or inpatient setting - Knowledge of fire safety and emergency response procedures - WHMIS training - Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted. Salary Range: $24.76 – $30.52 per hour CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital. CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment. CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know. Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health. To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca. To view our Land Acknowledgment, please click here.

What you’ll do

The Security Guard 1 provides surveillance, access control, and emergency response services within a secure inpatient unit to ensure the safety of patients and staff. They are responsible for conducting security checks, documenting incidents, and maintaining an orderly environment in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education, a recognized two-year Law Enforcement program certificate, and a valid Security Guard license. A minimum of 6 months to 1 year of security experience and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts are required.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Security surveillance
• Access control
• Emergency response
• Incident reporting
• Crisis management
• Mental health support
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Documentation
• Fire safety
• Hazardous materials awareness
• Key control
• Perimeter security
• Search procedures
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Emergency Response
• Courage
• IT Security Documentation
• Hazardous Materials Certification - Awareness Level
• Security Guard License
• Professionalism
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Research
• Access Controls
• Alarm Devices
• Teaching
• Mental Health
• Strategic Planning
• Certified Associate In Materials Handling
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Disabilities
• Incident Response
• Fire Safety
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Key Control
• Law Enforcement
• Mental Diseases
• Social Change
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Investigation

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Security Guard
• Security Officer (General)
• Security Guards