Security Guard - Full Time - St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Overview: SJHC - Guelph is a leader in providing outstanding healthcare and support to clients, families, and the broader community and supports people of all ages who need rehabilitation, complex medical, or long term care.

Position:  Full -Time Security Guard

Site:  St. Joseph’s Health Centre - Guelph

Hours:  Monday - Friday (2300 - 0700)

Pay Rate: $21.22/hr.

Averaging Agreement:  Overtime is ESA

Posting Date:  September 29, 2026

Internal Closing Date:  October 5, 2026

External Closing Date: October 15, 2026

Job Description:

• Patrol interior and exterior campus areas to maintain a safe and secure environment, including buildings, parking lots, and grounds.
• Respond to emergency codes, panic alarms, and personal alarms, coordinating immediate assistance as required.
• Assist staff, patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors, police, and support agencies.
• Conduct foot and mobile patrols; monitor CCTV/GUI systems; investigate incidents such as theft, vandalism, accidents, and suspicious activity.
• Provide staff escorts during evening and night shifts; operate security portals where applicable.
• Manage key control, access permissions, and personal alarm distribution in accordance with SJHCG policies.
• Monitor parking areas and address safety or security concerns as required.
• Complete patrol logs, incident reports, and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow up on emergency maintenance and incidents during off-hours by contacting on-call personnel or site administration.
• Use, maintain, and safeguard security equipment, including radios, pagers, keys, ID badges, and vehicles.
• Conduct inspections, identify hazards or deficiencies, and report or take corrective action.
• Work closely with the SJHCG Security Manager and Paladin Client Service Manager to support security programs.
• Maintain a professional appearance, provide excellent customer service, and participate in emergency drills and training.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support campus safety.

Requirements:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C (WSIB approved provider)
• Covid Vaccine two doses
• Proof of up to date immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella and 2 step Tuberculosis skin test
• Must be willing to complete N95 Mask fit testing during the training
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Minimum 1 year security experience in healthcare settings
• Proficient in English (both oral and written)
• Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services is an asset.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Must provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB). Applicants without these certifications can opt into Paladin’s UOF/MOAB training before onboarding.

Please note: UOF/MOAB training is unpaid as it is a pre-employment requirement. Paladin covers all training costs 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
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
• Additional perks
• Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Information / Benefits

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.

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