Security Guard - Healthcare Part Time
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Healthcare security is about more than safeguarding facilities—it is about providing a reassuring, compassionate presence for patients, medical personnel, and visitors during stressful times. In this casual/part-time role, you will help maintain a safe, welcoming environment where healthcare workers can focus on saving lives and patients can receive care with peace of mind.
If you are looking for a meaningful position that fits a flexible schedule, allows you to help people every day, and offers clear paths for internal career advancement, this is a great place to start.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success is built on clear communication, quick thinking, and treating every person you encounter with fairness and respect.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Conduct regular foot patrols throughout healthcare facilities to ensure safety, identify hazards, and prevent security issues.
Greet visitors, offer assistance, and provide directions to help people navigate the facility.
De-escalate tense or emotional situations using effective verbal communication and specialized safety training.
Respond promptly to alarms, emergency calls, and requests for assistance from hospital staff.
Write accurate, detailed shift logs and incident reports using computer software.
Long-Term Growth
Become a trusted resource and familiar face for hospital staff, patients, and emergency responders.
Master healthcare security protocols and de-escalation techniques through ongoing industry training.
Explore opportunities to move into full-time roles, specialized security assignments, or site leadership positions.
Pay & Perks
Shift Flexibility: Casual and part-time scheduling with shifts available across mornings, afternoons, overnights, and weekends.
DailyPay Access: Track your earnings daily and access your money before regular paydays when you need it.
Growth Opportunities: Strong internal promotion model dedicated to advancing high-performing team members.
What You Need to Succeed (Must-Haves)
Legal authorization to work in Canada.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Class 5 driver's license with a clean driving record.
Physical capability to perform extensive foot patrols and stand for extended periods.
Strong spoken and written English skills, including the ability to write clean, professional reports.
Basic computer skills, including comfort entering data and using simple software applications.
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts as needed.
Nice-to-Haves
Valid Alberta Security Guard License.
Previous experience in security, customer service, hospitality, or healthcare.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
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.
Ready to Apply?
If you are dependable, service-oriented, and ready to make a positive impact in your local healthcare community, we want to hear from you. Apply today to get started.
We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful workplace and providing accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you require an accommodation at any point during your application or interview process, please inform us so we can support your needs.