Security Guard - Full Time - Ontario Shores

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description: Ontario Shores is a public hospital providing a spectrum of specialized assessment and treatment services to those living with complex and serious mental illness.

Position: Full Time Security Guard 

Site: Ontario Shores 

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours  

Hours: Continental Rotating (0800-2000/2000-0800)

Payrate: $20.39/hr. - $22.28/hr. "based on levelling system"

Posting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Internal Closing Date: Sep 11, 2026

External Closing Date: Sep 11, 2026

Job Description:

• Conduct routine patrols of hospital buildings, parking lots, patient areas, entrances, and exits.
• Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and access control systems.
• Control access to restricted areas and verify authorized entry.
• Respond to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and security incidents.
• Assist with emergency evacuations and crisis situations.
• Provide customer service to patients, visitors, and staff.
• Offer directions, information, and general assistance.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts and disturbances.
• Investigate incidents and security concerns.
• Complete incident reports, occurrence reports, and daily logs.
• Communicate using radios, telephones, and computer systems.
• Liaise with hospital staff, police, fire, and EMS personnel.
• Enforce hospital policies, procedures, and visitor protocols.
• Identify and report safety hazards and suspicious activity.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all occupants.
• Assist persons in distress or requiring support.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Prerequisites:

• Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
• Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella , Covid Vaccine two doses, and two step TB skin test
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• One year experience in security, or law enforcement is an asset
• Able to be clean-shave for N95 mask fit testing
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services will be an asset
• 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

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 training 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 perk

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