Dispatch Operator - Full Time - Ontario Shores

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description: Ontario Shores is a public hospital providing a spectrum of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness.

Position: Full Time Dispatch Operator

Site: Ontario Shores

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is ESA

Hours: Monday to Friday (0700-1600)

Payrate: $21.37/hr. - $22.66/hr. "Based on levelling system"

Posting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Internal Closing Date: September 11, 2026

External Closing Date: September 11, 2026

Job Description:

• Assist the Supervisor and/or Team Lead with incident and complaint investigations.
• Assist with audits and documentation management as requested by the Supervisor, Team Lead, and/or the Hospital.
• Communicate any concerns/issues with Supervisor or Team Lead.
• Communicate information to Clients and Security team members using telecommunications systems and equipment.  Information management of major incidents, escalating major incidents to required stakeholders as per the established procedure.
• Provide customer service to Hospital Staff, Security Staff, and General Public.
• Take incoming radio, phone, and in-person calls, document details and escalate to the proper resource.
• Dispatch all service calls to the appropriate responder(s) as per the established procedures.
• Direct back-up support units, as needed, to incidents and calls for service. 
• Complete detailed documentation and reports of activities as called into the Security Department.
• Monitor security systems (i.e., CCTV, access control, alarms, etc.) and respond in accordance with established procedures.
• Interacts with Police, the Fire Department, and EMS.
• Updates and maintains the Security Incident database.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites:

• Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication skills Proficiency with MS Office suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, Etc.
• The ability to type a minimum of 50 WPM with no errors
• Ability to process large call volumes and exercise sound and accurate decisions
• Minimum 6 months of experience in Alarm Monitoring, Dispatch, CCTV Monitoring, or Call Centre experience
• Immunization Record (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2)
• Preference will be given to candidates with full G class driver's license
• First Aid CPR C
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin's Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position

Please be aware: The UOF/MOAB certification is not paid as it is a pre-employment requisite; however, Paladin will cover all the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability.

Why choose Paladin?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
• Additional perk

Additional Information / Benefits

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The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays