Security Guard - Healthcare

Overview

Healthcare environments require a unique balance of vigilance, empathy, and quick thinking. As a Healthcare Security Guard, you will play a vital role in protecting patients, clinical staff, and visitors. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to serve the La Crête community by maintaining a peaceful, secure environment so healthcare professionals can deliver care with peace of mind.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means being a reassuring presence, anticipating safety hazards, and responding calmly to emerging situations. On a day-to-day basis, you will:

• Patrol facility grounds on foot and by vehicle to ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access.
• Assist visitors, patients, and healthcare staff with an approachable, professional demeanor.
• Respond swiftly to calls for help, security alerts, and emergency situations.
• Liaise with emergency services, including police, fire, and paramedics, when required.
• Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at designated access points.
• Maintain thorough site logs and write clear, factual incident reports.
• Safeguard confidential information in compliance with privacy guidelines.
  
  

Pay And Benefits

We provide clear, fair compensation alongside practical support for your daily work:

• Pay Rate: $26.01 per hour
• On-Demand Pay: Access to DailyPay, allowing you to draw earned wages before payday
• Benefits: Health and dental coverage (subject to plan eligibility)
• Uniforms: Provided free of charge, along with a monthly dry-cleaning allowance
• Career Advancement: Ongoing training and clear opportunities to grow within a national organization
  
  

Requirements

To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria:

• Valid Alberta Security License (or the ability to obtain one prior to employment).
• Current First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a personal, reliable vehicle.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Physical fitness required to walk 18 to 20 km per shift and climb stairs.
• Full availability for a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Previous experience in security, customer service, or a healthcare setting.
• Strong conflict resolution and verbal de-escalation skills.
• Solid writing skills for producing detailed incident reports.
• Demonstrated ability to stay composed and make sound decisions in high-stress situations.
  
  

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.

Ready to Apply?

If you are looking for a meaningful role where your presence directly contributes to community well-being, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application to start the conversation.