On-Call/Casual – Security Guard – Niagara Region

Position Description: Working as a casual guard, you will be required to travel and work across multiple sites within the Hamilton and Halton regions, including both healthcare and non-healthcare locations.

Position: Casual Security Guard

Site: Various Sites in Niagara Region (Niagara Falls, Welland, Thorold, St. Catharines, Fort Erie, etc.)

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Hours: Various Hours

Payrate:$18.35/hr (Varies from site to site)

Posting Date: September 08, 2026

External Closing Date: September 28, 2026

Key responsibilities:

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  Patient Watch and Observation: Provide continuous observation of patients identified as requiring supervision due to medical, behavioral, or safety concerns. Maintain a safe environment, monitor patient activity, and promptly report any changes in behavior or condition to hospital staff.
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  Patrol Hospital Grounds: Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits
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  Monitor Surveillance Systems: Operate security cameras and alarm systems, ensuring any suspicious activity is reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
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  Access Control: Monitor and control entry points to the hospital, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed access to restricted areas.
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  Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly in emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, fire alarms, or security threats.
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  Provide Customer Service: Greet and assist visitors, patients, and hospital staff.
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  Conflict Resolution: De-escalate tense situations, resolve conflicts, and ensure that all interactions are handled calmly and professionally.
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  Report Writing: Document daily activities, incidents, or accidents accurately.
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  Enforce Hospital Policies: Ensure that hospital policies, including visitor and patient protocols, are followed.

Prerequisites:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR – Level C (from a WSIB-approved vendor)
• Covid Vaccine two doses
• Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and two step TB skin test
• Valid G class Driver License with last 3 years of Clean Abstract as asset
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (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
• Legally Authorized to Work in Canada

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Free Uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
• Additional perk
• Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026