Posted 5 months ago
Protection Agent
@ Toronto East Health Network
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Toronto East Health Network is hiring a full-time Protection Agent to keep staff, patients and visitors safe and to safeguard hospital property. The role requires a current Ontario security guard licence, first aid and CPR certificates, and shift availability of three days per week including days, evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Safeguard staff, patients and visitors
- Protect hospital building and property
- Respond to incidents and de-escalate conflicts
- Monitor CCTV and DVR systems
- Write incident reports
Requirements summary:
- Current Ontario security guard licence (Security Guard or Dual type)
- Standard First Aid and CPR certificates
- High school diploma
- Previous security experience, preferably in healthcare
- Knowledge of Criminal Code, Trespass to Property Act and powers of arrest
- Excellent English communication and computer skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Standard First Aid, CPR |
| Education | High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Law Enforcement and Security |
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Toronto East Health Network
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 214 |
Overview
The Protection Agent is responsible and accountable for the safety and security for all members of the hospital community which includes staff, patients and visitors. The Protection Agent is responsible for the safeguarding of all building occupants as well as all hospital property.
Education
- High School Diploma required.
- Community College Law Enforcement and Security Diploma preferred.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certificates must be provided.
- Must have a current Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Security Guard license (Security Guard or Dual type). ***Applications will not be considered without proof of license.
Qualifications
- Previous security experience, preferably in a health care environment.
- Excellent conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Criminal Code of Canada, Trespass to Property Act and Powers of Arrest.
- Previous experience with CCTV and DVR systems is an asset.
- Ability to walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work with a high degree of honesty and integrity.
- Excellent computer skills required.
- Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends and must be willing to provide shift availability (3 days per week).
- Good work and attendance record required.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with mentally ill patients.
- All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario.
- All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH.
- All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices
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