Security Guard

Posting Dates: June 12, 2026 to June 18, 2026

At STEGH, we are committed to providing exceptional patient care and improving the health of our community. Our Hospital is a dynamic environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of everything we do.

The Security Guard is an integral part of the Security team. This role provides a safe environment for our patients, staff, and visitors through crisis intervention, preventative patrols, alarm monitoring, emergency response, investigation, and report writing. The Security Guard will assist clinical teams with potentially aggressive patients to reduce harm to patients, self, and others. This role will also assist Human Resources with employee‑related needs, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, policies, and departmental standard operating procedures.

The successful candidate supports and collaborates with security/switchboard dispatchers as required.

• Valid Security Guard license with the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
• Post‑secondary diploma in Law and Security, Police Foundations, Law Enforcement, or Protection, Security and Investigation, awarded in Ontario.
• BLS certification.
• Knowledge of local, provincial, and federal legislation pertinent to Security Operations, including the Mental Health Act.
• Knowledge of the Fire Code and use of fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment.
• Demonstrated non‑violent crisis intervention skills and verbal de‑escalation skills.
• Ability to react to and coordinate response to a variety of stressful and crisis situations.
• Proven problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in emergent and critical situations.
• Ability to recognize and respond quickly to situations that are an obvious significant safety risk.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and public relations skills, communication skills both oral and written, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to interact with others respectfully.
• Advanced investigation skills and detailed report‑writing skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to patient and staff safety.
• Ability to adapt and work within a constantly changing environment and within a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the essential duties of the position.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing/continuous professional development.
• Excellent attendance record in alignment with STEGH’s attendance policy.
• Acceptable performance record in alignment with STEGH’s mission, vision, values and code of conduct.

• Minimum of two (2) years’ security experience in a healthcare setting.
• Security experience in a mental health care setting.

Must be able to meet the availability and non‑availability requirements as outlined in the OPSEU Service Collective Agreement.

• Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Full‑time status:
  Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan.
• Part‑time status:
  Percentage of earnings in lieu of vacation/benefits.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program, including an onsite social worker.
• Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions and much more.
• Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym.
• An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace.
• Being part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard.