HSC Security Shift Lead - Full Time

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description

The Health Sciences Centre in St. John's, NL, is a tertiary acute care facility serving the province and is a teaching hospital affiliated with Memorial University. It provides a wide range of services, including specialized treatments, emergency care, cancer care, mental health services, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The centre also focuses on research and innovation, staff well-being, and community engagement 

Position Details:

Position: Full-Time Security Shift Lead

Pay Rate: $24.00/hour

Overtime: After 84 hours

Schedule: Continental Rotation

Posting Date: July 27th, 2026

Internal Closing Date: August 25, 2026 

External Closing Date: August 30, 2026 

Schedule Example: Week 1 – Days: Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat

Week 2 – Days: Sun, Wed-Thu

Week 3 – Nights: Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat

Week 4 – Nights: Sun, Wed-Thu

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct leadership, guidance and operational support to Security Officers.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate relevant incidents, safety concerns, operational updates and client requests.
• Assign officers to designated posts, patrol areas and additional coverage requirements.
• Coordinate officer breaks and temporary post relief while maintaining appropriate site coverage.
• Coordinate the security response to emergency codes, requests for assistance and other significant incidents.
• Attend incidents when Shift Lead oversight or additional security support is required.
• Assess situations, establish response priorities and deploy available officers appropriately.
• Coordinate security responsibilities associated with helipad activations and ensure properly trained officers are assigned.
• Coordinate morgue-related access, escorts and other sensitive duties in accordance with site procedures.
• Act as the primary point of contact for immediate security-related concerns during the shift.
• Maintain professional working relationships with NL Health Services employees, patients, visitors and external partners.

Prerequisites:

• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid First Aid & CPR Level C (CSA-approved)
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening
• Proof of full childhood/primary vaccinations
• One adult dose of Tdap (age 18+)
• Tdap booster required every 10 years
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• English fluency (oral and written)
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or related field preferred
• Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification required
• 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

Why choose Paladin?

• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Competitive wage and benefits package.
• Paid vacation & sick days

Get paid your way with flexible daily pay options!

• Work today, get paid today—daily pay available

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: 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, Dental Insurance