Security Guard

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $19.67 per hour

Site: James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre

Site Overview

James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre serves as a critical healthcare hub in Gander, providing essential medical care to the surrounding community. Working here means contributing directly to an environment focused on health and healing, where patient care, staff safety, and open public access must be balanced seamlessly every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct regular patrols across internal facilities, exterior grounds, and parking areas to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor surveillance technology to detect and address potential security risks in real time.
• Assist hospital staff and emergency services by responding steadily to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and site threats.
• Manage access control at designated entry points to protect restricted areas while welcoming authorized staff and visitors.
• Serve as an approachable resource by giving directions, assisting visitors, and using proven de-escalation techniques during tense interactions.
• Complete thorough incident reports and keep accurate daily activity logs.
• Enforce facility safety protocols in close cooperation with site management and local law enforcement.
  
  

Must Haves

• Clean criminal record check and successful vulnerable sector check.
• Valid First Aid & CPR (Level C) certification from a CSA-approved vendor.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (two doses).
• Immunization records confirming coverage for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella, and a completed two-step TB skin test.
• Professional fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), or a willingness to complete company-provided training to obtain them.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience working in security, law enforcement, or another public-facing role.
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Overtime pay eligibility after 48 hours worked in a week.
• Full uniform provided at no cost
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Access to ongoing professional training and career advancement pathways in the security industry.
  
  

Application Deadlines

December 24th,2026

If you are ready to bring your professionalism and care to a vital community facility, we welcome your application today.

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.