Casual Security Guard - Medicine Hat

Paladin Security; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Paladin Security in Medicine Hat is seeking safety-minded individuals to join our security team on a casual, on‑call basis. You will patrol facilities, welcome visitors, and assist staff while staying active and professional across 12‑hour shifts.

Responsibilities include responding to alarms, de‑escalating minor conflicts, and documenting incidents. A valid Alberta Security License and Canadian work authorization are required. Paid time off is available.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Requires legal authorization to work in Canada.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Alberta Security License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols and monitor facilities.
• Greet visitors and staff with a helpful, professional attitude.
• Respond to alarms or incidents and de-escalate conflicts as needed.
• Write clear, detailed incident reports for shifts.

Skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

We are looking for professional, safety-minded individuals to join our security team in Medicine Hat on a casual basis. In this role, you will protect local facilities, support community safety, and act as a helpful first point of contact for visitors and staff. If you enjoy active work, value helping others, and need a flexible schedule that fits around your other commitments, this position offers an excellent way to build your skills in public safety and customer service.

What Success Looks Like

On a day-to-day basis, you will stay active by conducting regular patrols, monitoring facilities, and greeting people with a helpful, professional attitude. You will respond calmly to alarms or incidents, de-escalate minor conflicts, and write clear, straightforward reports to document your shifts. Success means maintaining your energy and focus while walking long distances and climbing stairs over 12-hour shifts.

Over time, success means becoming a trusted, reliable presence on-site. You will develop a deep understanding of safety protocols, build strong relationships with local site staff, and handle unexpected situations with confidence and poise.

Pay Rate: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Schedule: Day and overnight rotations (typically 12-hour shifts)

Employment Type: Casual / On-call / Temporary

Benefits: Paid time off

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Alberta Security License.

The physical fitness required to walk long distances, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods during active shifts.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with the public and write detailed incident reports.

A calm, decisive approach when handling high-pressure situations or emergencies.

Strong customer service skills and a professional demeanor.

Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Nice-to-Haves

These assets are helpful, but we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of them:

A valid Class 5 Advanced Alberta Driver’s License.

Six months or more of prior experience in security or a related customer service field.

Flexibility to comfortably work both 12-hour day and night shifts as needed.

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.