Healthcare Security Guard

Position Overview

Title: Healthcare Security Guard

Employment Type: Casual

Pay Rate: $18.35 - $22.50 per hour

Site: Northumberland Hills Hospital, Loyalist College-Port Hope, Campbellford Memorial Hospital

Schedule: Various shifts available (Day: 07:00-19:00, Night: 19:00-07:00). Candidates must have flexible availability to work two to three 12-hour shifts per week and be comfortable cross-training at multiple facilities.

Site Overview

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, these healthcare facilities deliver a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient, and diagnostic services to the community. Services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrics, palliative care, and restorative rehabilitation. Healthcare security guards play a critical role in maintaining a safe, calm, and supportive environment for healthcare staff, patients, and visitors across all locations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct proactive interior and exterior security patrols across hospital grounds, including during inclement weather.

• Respond to security incidents promptly, maintaining composure during emergencies and utilizing verbal de-escalation and conflict management techniques.

• Investigate routine incidents and complete detailed, clear, and accurate incident and end-of-shift reports.

• Enforce parking rules, smoking regulations, site bylaws, and facility policies.

• Work collaboratively with client staff, site leadership, and Paladin management to support daily operational needs.

• Sit or stand for up to 12 hours per shift while remaining alert and responsive.

Must Haves

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.

• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate from a WSIB-approved provider.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

• Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken).

• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check during onboarding.

• Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations.

• Complete immunization records (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and 2-step TB skin test).

• Ability to be clean-shaven to pass an N95 Mask Fit Test.

• Availability to complete mandatory onboarding and training with Paladin in Kingston.

Nice-to-Haves

• 6+ months of customer service experience.

• Pre-requisite certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB). Note: Applicants without these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB training program prior to onboarding. Paladin covers all training costs in exchange for a 6-month commitment to the position.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay rate ranging from $18.35 to $22.50 per hour.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental insurance.

• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

• Free uniforms provided.

• Security license reimbursement.

• Access to ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Application Deadlines

Internal Deadline: October 20, 2026

External Deadline: October 30, 2026

If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in a healthcare environment, we welcome your application!

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.