Security Guard at Greater Niagara General Hospital

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $19.04/hour

Site: Greater Niagara General Hospital

Schedule: Continental Nights (20:00 - 08:00)

Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement after 88 hours

Site Overview

Greater Niagara General Hospital is a vital healthcare facility providing essential medical services to the local community. Working at this site means playing a direct role in maintaining a safe, calm, and secure environment for healthcare professionals, patients, and visitors.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including hallways, patient rooms, entrances, exits, and parking areas.
• Monitor security cameras and alarm systems, reporting any suspicious activity promptly.
• Control access at designated entry points to ensure only authorized individuals enter restricted hospital areas.
• Respond swiftly to site emergencies, medical calls, fire alarms, and security threats, supporting staff during crises and evacuations.
• Greet and assist visitors, patients, and hospital staff with directions while ensuring site policies are followed.
• De-escalate tense situations calmly and professionally using conflict resolution techniques.
• Write accurate daily activity logs and detailed reports on all incidents or safety concerns.
• Work closely with hospital staff and local law enforcement to maintain a coordinated safety effort.
  
  

Must Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification.
• Minimum 1 year of security experience in a healthcare setting.
• Certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB).
• Complete immunization records (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, two-step TB skin test, and double COVID-19 vaccination).
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Degree or diploma in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services.
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability benefits package.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Free uniforms with dry cleaning and tailoring allowances provided.
• Security license reimbursement.
• Daily pay options - work today, get paid today.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
  
  

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.