Security Guard - Full Time - St. Joseph's Healthcare (West 5th Campus)

Paladin Security; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading security firm as a Full-Time Security Guard at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. In this role, you'll provide security patrols, ensure safety during high-stress situations, and maintain accurate logs of activities. This position offers competitive salary, training opportunities, and a commitment to a diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Free Uniforms

Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• Valid Security Guard license & First AID CPR - Level C certificate.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Healthcare Security.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and by-laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and reactive security patrols.
• Display excellent customer service skills.
• Accountable for accurate logs and reports.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Physical Fitness

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Education in Law Enforcement or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Paladin Security: 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!

Job Skills / Requirements

Position: Full -Time Security Guard
Site: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3
Hours: Continental Days (0900-2100 hrs)
Payrate: $21.21/hr.
Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement after 88 Hours
Posting Date: June 04, 2025
Internal Posting Closing Date: June 10, 2025

External Posting Closing Date: June 20, 2025

Job Description:

• Working on assigned shifts, you will provide proactive and reactive security patrols and response to incidents.
• Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance.
• In this role, it is essential that you are physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Perform a variety of preventative and reactive duties to include, but not limited to interior and exterior patrols within the hospital as well as exterior of all buildings and areas of the organization.
• Provide Use of Force/Restraint as required and directed under the Mental Health Act
• Provide security escort service to staff and visitors as requested.
• Accountable for keeping accurate logs and notebook entries of all shift activity and calls for service.
• Accountable to write accurate reports upon investigations or reportable occurrences in timely manner upon completion of occurrence.
• Investigate and follow-up of incidents, report writing, door opening requests, CCTV camera reviews.
• Security Guards shall warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
• Implement security measures to protect property, control access to sites, patrol assigned areas to monitor activities and ensure client rules and regulations are followed.

Job Requirements:

• Valid Security Guard license & First AID CPR - Level C certificate
• Immunization Record - (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, covid-19, & TB Skin Test)
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service along with good computer abilities
• Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services will be an asset
• Minimum 1 year experience of Security Experience in Healthcare Security
• Able to provide a clean shaven face in order to pass a N95 mask fit test
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, Provincial, Municipal laws and By-laws
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability, tact and diplomacy.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Free Uniforms
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. 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 accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED
Education in Law Enforcement or equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, Weekends, Continental Nights (0900-2100 hrs).

Travel is required consistently

Number of Openings for this position: 1