Healthcare Security Guard - Smiths Falls Hospital , Perth Hospital & Lanark County Mental Health

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description: Working with Paladin Security at Smiths Falls and Perth District Hospital, and Lanark County Mental Health offers a meaningful role in supportive, community-focused healthcare settings. Team members gain diverse experience while helping maintain safe, compassionate environments. These sites reflect Paladin’s CARE values, staying curious, being accountable, showing respect, and delivering exceptional service, creating a workplace where purpose and professionalism thrive.

Position: Casual Healthcare Security Guard - Smiths Falls Hospital , Perth Hospital & Lanark County Mental Health

Site: Smiths Falls Hospital - 60 Cornelia St W/ Perth Hospital - 33 Drummond St W/ Lanark County Mental Health - 9 Armstrong Drive

Hours: Various - 0700-1900/1900-0700

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Payrate: $18.35/hr - $21.69/hr

Date Posted: August 31, 2026

Internal closing date: September 4, 2026

External closing date: September 14, 2026

Note: Applicants must have flexible availability to work 2 to 3 12-hour shifts per week and be comfortable cross training at multiple facilities.

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
• Monitor and supervise patients as required
• 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
• Participate in ongoing training and development as directed
• 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, Pertussis, Hepatitis B, and TB Skin Tests - Step 1 & 2)
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (during onboarding)
• Fluent English communication (oral/written) required
• 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
• Complete mandatory onboarding and training with Paladin in Kingston, with ongoing training & development as directed by Paladin Management or the client
• Commit to the position/availability for 6 months

Certification Requirements (All)

Valid Ontario Security License
First Aid, CPR Level C

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: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays