Casual Healthcare Security Guard

Position: Casual Healthcare Security Guard

Sites: Smiths Falls Hospital, Perth Hospital, Lanark County Mental Health

Hours: Various – 0700-1900/1900-0700

Payrate: $18.35/hr – $21.69/hr

Date Posted: September 9, 2026

Internal closing date: September 15, 2026

External closing date: October 16, 2026

Site Description: Working with Paladin Security at Smiths Falls and Perth District Hospital, and Lanark County Mental Health offers a meaningful role in supportive, community-focused healthcare settings. Team members gain diverse experience while helping maintain safe, compassionate environments. These sites reflect Paladin’s CARE values, staying curious, being accountable, showing respect, and delivering exceptional service, creating a workplace where purpose and professionalism thrive.

Note: Applicants must have flexible availability to work 2 to 3 12-hour shifts per week and be comfortable cross training at multiple facilities.

Job Description:

• Conduct proactive and reactive interior and exterior security patrols, including in inclement weather
• Monitor and supervise patients as required
• Respond to incidents, remain calm in emergencies, and use effective conflict management and verbal de-escalation techniques
• Investigate routine incidents and complete clear, accurate incident and end-of-shift reports
• Enforce parking, smoking, site by-laws, and all client and Paladin policies and procedures
• Liaise with Paladin management and on-site staff to meet operational requirements
• Operate independently and as part of a team to complete assigned duties
• Sit or stand for up to 12 hours per shift
• Participate in ongoing training and development as directed
• Additional Duties as Assigned

Job Requirements:

• Authorized to legally work in Canada
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate (from a WSIB-approved provider)
• Ability to be clean shaven for an N95 Mask Fit Test
• Proof of minimum two COVID-19 Vaccines
• A copy of your immunization records (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, and TB Skin Tests – Step 1 & 2)
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (during onboarding)
• Fluent English communication (oral/written) required
• 6+ months of customer service experience preferred
• Must be able to provide pre-requisite certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
• • Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin’s UoF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
  • Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite, however Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6 month commitment to the position/availability
• Complete mandatory onboarding and training with Paladin in Kingston, with ongoing training & development as directed by Paladin Management or the client
• Commit to the position for 6 months

Benefits of joining Paladin:

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive Salary and benefits package
• Free Uniforms
• Security License reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming