Rural Security Guard

Paladin Security; Town of Cardston; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Paladin Security Group is seeking a Security Guard in Cardston, Alberta for on-site work with 12-hour rotating day and overnight shifts. This casual position (with potential for temporary or permanent full-time) offers a health-care setting focus and duties including welcoming staff and visitors, patrols, emergencies, incident reporting, and first aid support.

Applicants must hold or be eligible for an Alberta Security License and have legal right to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Able to provide welcoming, professional service to staff, patients and visitors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to stay calm and make quick decisions in high-stress situations.
• Demonstrated customer service experience with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming customer service and assistance to staff, patients, and site visitors.
• Conduct proactive security patrols across facility grounds, walking up to 18 to 20 km and navigating stairs during shifts.
• Respond promptly to security alarms, facility emergencies, and medical calls.
• De-escalate tense or crisis situations calmly, liaising with emergency responders including police, fire, and paramedics.
• Manage crowd control and address policy breaches or trespassing professionally.
• Write detailed, clear incident reports and daily activity logs using computer applications.
• Provide first aid support when needed and handle lost and found inquiries.
• Communicate clearly across the site using two-way radios.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Stamina

Decision-making

Job description

Full-time Cardston, Alberta On-site CA$20 - CA$21/hr

Posted Friday, 10/30/2026

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Casual (with current opportunities for Temporary Full-Time and potential for Permanent Full-Time)

Pay Rate: $20.00-$21.00

Site: Alberta Health Services (AHS) - Cardston Facilities

Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Rotating day and overnight shifts)

Site Overview

This role serves key Alberta Health Services (AHS) healthcare facilities in Cardston and the surrounding region. Working in a healthcare setting is dynamic and community-focused, where guards play a crucial role in maintaining a safe, compassionate, and secure environment for patients, medical staff, and visitors.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide welcoming customer service and assistance to staff, patients, and site visitors.

Conduct proactive security patrols across facility grounds, walking up to 18 to 20 km and navigating stairs during shifts.

Respond promptly to security alarms, facility emergencies, and medical calls.

De-escalate tense or crisis situations calmly, liaising with emergency responders including police, fire, and paramedics.

Manage crowd control and address policy breaches or trespassing professionally.

Write detailed, clear incident reports and daily activity logs using computer applications.

Provide first aid support when needed and handle lost and found inquiries.

Communicate clearly across the site using two-way radios.

Must Haves

Ability to obtain a valid Alberta Security License.

Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Physical capability to walk 18 to 20 km and climb stairs throughout a 12-hour shift.

Flexibility to work rotating 12-hour day and overnight shifts.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated customer service experience with a professional, helpful approach.

Ability to make quick decisions and remain calm under minimal supervision during high-stress emergency situations.

What's In It For You?

Opportunities to advance your security career, starting casual with potential pathways to temporary or permanent full-time roles.

Hands-on experience and skill growth in healthcare security and crisis management.

The opportunity to protect and support your local community.

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.