Security Guard

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

Job summary

A leading security firm is hiring a Full-time Security Guard for the West 5th Campus of St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, Ontario. The role involves providing security patrols, customer service, and emergency response. Applicants must hold a valid Ontario Security License and have experience in healthcare security or law enforcement. A competitive salary and various benefits are offered, including training opportunities and paid vacation.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and professional development

Competitive salary and benefits package

Free Uniforms

Security license reimbursement

Paid vacation & sick days

Work today, get paid today—daily pay available

Qualifications

• Ability to provide a clean shaven face to pass N95 fit test.
• Must provide certifications in Use of Force and Management of Aggressive Behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and reactive security patrols and response to incidents.
• Display excellent customer service skills.
• Perform interior and exterior patrols within the hospital.
• Keep accurate logs and write reports on incidents.
• Implement security measures to protect property.

Skills

Valid Security License for Ontario

First Aid & CPR Level C

Experience in healthcare security or law enforcement

Fluency in English (oral and written)

Ability to walk/climb stairs for long periods

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Education in Law Enforcement or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Site Overview: The West 5th Campus of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is a leading 800,000 sq ft, LEED-certified mental health and addiction treatment facility located at 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton. Opened in 2014, it features 305 inpatient beds, extensive outpatient clinics (including diagnostic imaging, medical, pharmacy, and lab services), and integrated research and educational spaces in partnership with McMaster University.

Position

Position: Full-time Security Guard
Site: St. Josephs Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus, 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E3
Hours: Continental Rotating (0630-1830/1830-0630 hrs)
Payrate: $21.42/hr
Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours
Posting Date: Jan 05, 2026
Internal Posting Closing Date: Jan 09, 2026
External Posting Closing Date: Jan 09, 2026

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.

Requirements

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella, Covid Vaccine two doses, and two step TB skin test
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• Must have one year experience in healthcare security, or law enforcement
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services will be an asset
• Able to provide a clean shaven face in order to pass a N95 mask fit test
• Ability to walk/climb stairs throughout the premises for longer periods of time
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin's Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position

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 perks

Education Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Education in Law Enforcement or equivalent

Additional Information / Benefits

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!

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.

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

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

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends.

Relocation is not provided and travel is required consistently

Number of Openings for this position: 1