Casual Security Guard - Cardston

Position Overview

Title: Casual Security Guard - Cardston

Employment Type: Casual

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour

Site: Cardston Health Unit

Schedule: 12-hour casual shifts (days, overnights, weekends, and holidays)

Site Overview

In this role, you will support client facilities across the Cardston region, maintaining a welcoming, safe, and secure environment for community members, staff, and visitors. Our sites rely on practical safety protocols and active, approachable customer service to ensure daily operations run smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct regular interior and exterior foot patrols to maintain a visible and reassuring security presence.
• Greet visitors, answer basic inquiries, and assist with site access control.
• Identify safety hazards, unauthorized access, or policy violations and address them promptly.
• De-escalate conflict and assist individuals in distress using professional communication.
• Respond to alarms and emergency calls, liaising with emergency services when required.
• Complete concise, accurate incident reports and maintain routine daily logs.
  
  

Must Haves

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Alberta Security License.
• Physical ability to perform active foot patrols (walking up to 18–20 km per shift) and climb stairs regularly.
• Flexibility to work casual shifts including days, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong spoken and written English skills for customer interactions and reporting.
• A calm, practical approach to solving problems under pressure.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certification.
• Previous experience in security, customer service, hospitality, or public-facing roles.
• Familiarity with basic report writing or daily logging procedures.
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Flexible scheduling to fit your availability.
• Extended health care and dental coverage options.
• Paid time off.
• Paid, industry-leading training and professional development.
• Clear pathways for career growth and internal promotions.
  
  

Application Deadlines

If you are dependable, customer-focused, and eager to contribute to the safety of our local community, we would love to receive your application. Apply today to get started.

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!

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.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

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

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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