Security Guard at St. Joseph's Hospital

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $19.80 per hour

Site: St. Joseph's Hospital

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 15:30 - 00:00

Site Overview

St. Joseph’s Hospital in Thunder Bay is a specialized rehabilitative care hospital within St. Joseph’s Care Group. The facility provides rehabilitation, mental health, addictions, and complex continuing-care services, supporting patients across Northwestern Ontario in a safe and people-centred healthcare environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Security Guard at St. Joseph's Hospital, you will maintain safety and security for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting regular patrols of hospital grounds, parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, and entry points.
• Monitoring security cameras and alarm systems, acting promptly on any security concerns.
• Managing access control at hospital entrances and restricted zones.
• Responding quickly to medical emergencies, fire alarms, security threats, and evacuations.
• Assisting visitors, patients, and staff with directions and hospital protocol guidance.
• De-escalating tense situations and resolving conflicts professionally.
• Writing detailed daily activity and incident reports.
• Working alongside hospital staff and local law enforcement to ensure coordinated security response.
• Enforcing hospital safety protocols and policies.
  
  

Must Haves

• Valid Security Guard License for Ontario.
• Valid First Aid & CPR - Level C certification from a WSIB-approved vendor.
• Proof of two COVID-19 vaccine doses.
• Completed immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella, and a completed two-step TB skin test.
• Valid G class Driver's License with a clean 3-year driving abstract.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), or a commitment to complete Paladin's training prior to onboarding.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience in security, healthcare, law enforcement, or a related field.
  
  

What's In It For You?

• On-demand daily pay options.
• Ongoing career growth and internal advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
  
  

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.