Rapid Security Guard - Full Time - Mount Sinai Hospital

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Overview: Mount Sinai Hospital is a major academic health sciences center in downtown Toronto, known for specialized care in surgery, cancer, and medicine. It is a high-volume, fast-paced hospital serving diverse patients, staff, and visitors across multiple buildings.

Position:  Rapid Response Guard

Site:  Mount Sinai Hospital

Hours:  Continental Rotation (0700-1900/1900-0700)

OT Method: Average Agreement—Overtime after 88 hours

Pay Rate: $21.22/hr.

Internal Opening Date: September 25, 2026

Internal closing date: October 2, 2026

External Closing Date: October 9, 2026

Key responsibilities:

• Working on assigned shifts, you will work 12-hour shifts providing proactive and reactive security patrols and responses to incidents in the mental health ward 
• You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents
• Respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner
• Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance
• This role required you to be physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods
• Work closely with vulnerable populations
• Monitor for and escalate security concerns within the Emergency Department
• Assist in developing security plans for high-risk patients
• Provide security presence and support throughout the Emergency Department
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts
• Oversee and support patient watch guards within the Emergency Department
• Work closely with local law enforcement and emergency services
• Ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors within the Emergency Department
• Travel between Sinai Hospital locations as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Proficient in English (both oral and written)
• A degree in police foundations, protection security and investigations, criminology, or border services would be an asset
• Previous one-year experience in healthcare security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
• Proof of double Covid vaccination
• Immunization Record (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2)
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
• Able to provide a clean-shaven face in order to pass an N95 mask fit test
• 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
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Please be aware: The UOF/MOAB certification is not paid, as it is a pre-employment requisite; however, Paladin will cover all the costs of the certification with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability.

Why choose Paladin? 

• Opportunities for training and professional development 
• Competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Free Uniforms  
• Security license reimbursement  
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance  
• Additional perks 
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available

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Additional Information / Benefits

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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, Long Term Disability