Security Guard

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $22.12 per hour

Site: Lanark County Mental Health

Schedule: Week 1: Tuesday-Friday 0030-0800, Week 2 Tuesday-Saturday 0030-0800

Overtime Methodology: Ontario ESA

Site Overview

Lanark County Mental Health provides essential mental health support and healthcare services to the local community. Security guards at this location play a vital role in keeping the site safe, welcoming, and secure during evening hours, supporting a respectful environment for staff, clients, and visitors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintain a visible, alert, and professional security presence across the property.
• Greet, assist, and direct visitors and staff with clear, professional communication.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols, promptly responding to incidents or safety concerns.
• Protect clients, staff, property, and physical assets.
• Document, investigate, and report all security incidents and daily site activities accurately.
• Enforce client site policies, access controls, and safety regulations.
• Perform evening lock and unlock routines and complete monthly safety inspections.
• Work independently during evening shifts while maintaining strong communication with the broader team.
  
  

Must Haves

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certificate from a WSIB-approved provider.
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check during the onboarding process.
• Valid G2 driver's license (or higher) and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to be clean-shaven to pass an N95 Mask Fit Test.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (minimum double vaccination).
• Immunization records showing full immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, and a clear Tuberculosis (TB) test result at the time of hire.
• Valid certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB), or willingness to complete Paladin's pre-onboarding training program.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 6 months in this role and schedule.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Minimum 6 months of security experience in a healthcare or corporate environment.
• 6 or more months of customer service experience.
• Bilingualism (English and French).
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Competitive pay rate of $22.12 per hour and benefits package.
• Daily pay options (work today, get paid today).
• Free uniforms provided, with dry cleaning and hemming/tailoring allowances.
• Security license fee reimbursement.
• Paladin-covered UoF and MOAB training costs (with a 6-month position commitment).
• Ongoing professional development and healthcare security training opportunities.
  
  

Application Deadlines

Internal Applicants: November 17, 2026

External Applicants: November 24, 2026

If you are a dedicated safety professional looking to make a meaningful difference in a community healthcare setting, 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.