Full-Time Healthcare Security Guard - Northumberland Hills Hospital

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description: The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand.

Position: Full-Time Healthcare Security Guard

Site: Northumberland Hills Hospital, 1000 DePalma Dr, Cobourg 

Hours: Continental Days Only (07:00-19:00)  

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours  

Payrate: $22.50/hour  

Posted date: October 20, 2026  

Internal closing date: October 26, 2026  

External closing date: October 30, 2026

Please note successful applicants must be able to reliably commute to Kingston, Ontario for in-person Use of Force and Management of Agressive Behaviour training.

Benefits of joining Paladin:  

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

Job Description:  

• Conduct proactive and reactive interior and exterior security patrols, including in inclement weather
• Respond to incidents, remain calm in emergencies, and use effective conflict management and verbal de-escalation techniques
• Investigate routine incidents and complete clear, accurate incident and end-of-shift reports
• Enforce parking, smoking, site by-laws, and all client and Paladin policies and procedures
• Liaise with Paladin management and on-site staff to meet operational requirements
• Operate independently and as part of a team to complete assigned duties
• Sit or stand for up to 12 hours per shift
• Additional Duties as Assigned

Job Requirements:  

• Authorized to legally work in Canada
• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate (from a WSIB-approved provider)
• Ability to be clean shaven for an N95 Mask Fit Test
• Proof of minimum two COVID-19 Vaccines
• A copy of your immunization records (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and TB Skin Tests - Step 1 & 2)
• • Immunization Form: Immunization-Record-Ontario-Paladin.pdf
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (during onboarding)
• Fluent English communication (oral/written)
• 6+ months healthcare security preferred
• 6+ months of customer service experience preferred

Must be able to  

• Provide pre-requisite certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
• • Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
  • Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite, however Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6 month commitment to the position/availability

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid, CPR Level C
Valid Ontario Security License

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, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability