Full Time Security Guard - West 5th
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Title: Full Time Security Guard
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $21.64/hr
Site: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus
Schedule: Continental Days (0700 - 1900)
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement over 88 hours
Site Overview
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (West 5th Campus) is an 800,000 sq. ft. LEED-certified facility dedicated to mental health and addiction treatment located at 100 West 5th Street. In this specialized healthcare setting, security guards play a vital role in keeping staff, patients, and visitors safe through proactive patrols, calm communication, and emergency response.
What You'll Be Doing
Conduct regular interior and exterior patrols of all campus buildings and grounds.
Provide proactive and reactive safety responses, delivering helpful customer service to individuals who may be experiencing stress or medical emergencies.
Assist healthcare staff by performing Use of Force and physical restraints when required and authorized under the Mental Health Act.
Provide safety escorts for hospital staff and visitors as requested.
Respond to calls for service, assist with door access, review CCTV footage, and follow up on incidents.
Remind individuals of site rules, manage policy infractions, and evict unauthorized individuals when necessary.
Maintain clear, detailed daily notebook entries and write timely reports following any incident investigations.
Must Haves
Valid Ontario Security Guard License.
Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB-approved provider.
Minimum of one year of experience in healthcare security or law enforcement.
Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Complete immunization records, including Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, two doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and a two-step TB skin test.
Clean-shaven facial appearance to successfully complete an N95 mask fit test.
Physical capability to stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), or a commitment to complete Paladin's pre-onboarding UOF/MOAB training program.
Willingness to complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training following onboarding.
Nice-to-Haves
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services.
What's In It For You?
Pay rate of $21.64/hr with a comprehensive benefits package.
Daily pay option (work today, get paid today).
Paid vacation and sick days.
Free uniforms, complete with a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance.
Security license reimbursement.
Paid ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Work with a certified Great Place To Work® employer.
Application Deadlines
Internal Posting Closing Date: November 13, 2026
If you are a dedicated safety professional looking to make a meaningful difference in a healthcare environment, we welcome your application!
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.