Security Guard- Healthcare

Overview

Healthcare security guards play a vital role in keeping healthcare environments safe, calm, and welcoming for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. In this casual position, you will serve as a reassuring presence, helping resolve conflicts, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the facility operates securely.

If you are looking for flexible casual work where your communication skills and calm demeanor directly support your local community, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow your security career with an industry leader.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

What Success Looks Like

On a day-to-day basis, success in this role means being proactive, approachable, and responsive. You will spend much of your shift on your feet, maintaining a visible presence and assisting staff and visitors with a strong focus on customer service.

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include

• Conducting routine foot patrols throughout the facility, including navigating stairs and walking up to 18 to 20 kilometers per shift.
• De-escalating tense or emotional situations with empathy, composure, and clear communication.
• Responding promptly to security alarms, calls for support, and facility emergencies.
• Providing initial First Aid and medical assistance when required.
• Liaising effectively with emergency first responders, including police, fire, and paramedic teams.
• Assisting with crowd control, managing policy breaches, and escorting unauthorized individuals off the property when necessary.
• Writing detailed, objective incident reports and daily logs.
• Managing lost and found inquiries and general facility inquiries.
  
  

Qualifications

Must-Have Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Full availability to work flexible casual hours, including day, night, weekend, and rotational shifts.
• Physical ability to walk up to 18–20 km per shift and climb multiple flights of stairs.
• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
• Proven ability to make quick, sensible decisions and remain calm during high-stress emergency situations.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Valid Security Guard License.
• Prior experience in security, customer service, or healthcare settings.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
  
  

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.

Apply Today

If you are a dependable, community-minded individual looking to make a positive impact in healthcare security, we encourage you to apply. Submit your application today to connect with our recruitment team.