Healthcare Security Guard - Float Pool - Kingston Health Science Centre/Providence Care Hospital

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description: Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is southeastern Ontario’s leading complex, acute, and specialty care, research, and teaching hospital. KHSC includes the Hotel Dieu Hospital site, Kingston General Hospital site, the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, and a major research institute. We serve more than 650,000 patients and families across the region.

Position: Healthcare Security Guard- Float Pool - Kingston Health Science Centre/Providence Care Hospital

Site: Various within Kingston Health Science Centre and Providence Care

Hours: Various

Pay Rate: $18.35 - $22.61/hour

Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours

Internal Posting Date: July 1, 2026

Internal Closing Date: July 7, 2026

External Closing Date: July 30, 2026

Benefits of Joining Paladin

• Extensive training and professional development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• Free uniforms
• Security license reimbursement
• Dry cleaning and tailoring allowance
• Work today, get paid today
• Additional employee perks

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional and visible security presence
• Greet, assist, and direct patients, visitors, and staff
• Protect clients, staff, buildings, and assets
• Work independently and collaboratively
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols
• Respond to emergencies and support code responses
• Document and report incidents; conduct investigations as required
• Perform patient watches and enforce hospital policies/by-laws
• Manage access control, keys, and parking enforcement
• Assist with monthly safety inspections and other assigned duties
• Additional duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level C (WSIB-approved provider)
• Ability to be clean-shaven for N95 mask fit testing
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (minimum two doses)
• Immunization records for MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, and TB (Step 1 & 2)
• Steps to get your immunization records:
• Immunization Form: KHSC Immunization Forms
• Full MMR-V immunization must be completed prior to hire
• Ability to clear a Vulnerable Sector Check (completed during onboarding)
• Minimum 6 months of security experience (healthcare preferred but not required)
• Full-time availability with a minimum 6-month commitment
• Fluent English communication skills
• Minimum 6 months customer service experience preferred
• Must provide Stay Safe certifications
• • Applicants without these may complete Paladin’s Stay Safe program prior to onboarding
  • Training is unpaid as it is a prerequisite; Paladin covers all costs with a 6-month commitment
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Certification Requirements (All)

Valid Ontario Security License
First Aid, CPR Level C

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, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays