Security Guard - Part Time - West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
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Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Part-Time
Pay Rate: $20.00 / hour
Site: West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday (19:00 – 07:00)
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours
Site Overview
West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is a key facility within Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), a leading academic healthcare network affiliated with McMaster University. The site provides essential hospital, clinical, and specialized healthcare services, dedicated to delivering quality patient care, supporting medical education, and driving healthcare innovation.
What You'll Be Doing
Perform routine interior and exterior security patrols across hospital buildings, parking lots, and surrounding facility grounds.
Respond promptly to proactive and reactive security incidents, calls for service, and medical emergencies.
Provide Use of Force and physical restraint support when authorized and directed under the Mental Health Act.
Offer security escorts for hospital staff and visitors, and assist with minor vehicle issues on facility property.
Maintain detailed shift logs, accurate notebook entries, and timely incident reports following any investigation or occurrence.
Investigate security incidents, review CCTV footage, and fulfill door access requests.
Warn individuals regarding rule violations, de-escalating conflict, and apprehending or evicting violators when necessary using authorized force.
Manage security office duties, including issuing staff ID badges, distributing keys, and managing lost and found inventory.
Must Haves
Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider.
Proof of up-to-date immunizations (COVID-19, Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella, and 2-step TB skin test).
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check.
Willingness to complete N95 Mask fit testing during training.
Certifications in Use of Force and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), or completion of Paladin's free pre-employment certification program prior to onboarding (requires a 6-month commitment).
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Physical ability to stand, walk, and perform patrols for extended periods.
Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Nice-to-Haves
At least 1 year of security experience in a healthcare setting.
Post-secondary education or degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services.
What's In It For You?
Competitive pay rate with access to daily pay options ("Work today, get paid today").
Free uniforms, including dry cleaning, hemming, and tailoring allowances.
Security license cost reimbursement.
Comprehensive professional training and career growth opportunities.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Application Deadlines
Internal Closing Date: November 10, 2026
External Closing Date: November 13, 2026
If you are a dedicated professional looking to contribute to a safe environment for healthcare workers and patients, we encourage you to apply today.
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.