Paladin Security is Hiring a Full-Time Healthcare Security Guard!

Location: Kingston, ON
Site: Kingston Health Sciences Centre (Various Hospital Sites)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 12-Hour Rotating Day & Night Shifts (08:00–20:00 / 20:00–08:00)
Overtime Method: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours
Pay Rate: CA$18.35 - CA$22.61 per hour

Overview

Paladin Security is seeking dedicated and professional Healthcare Security Guards to support Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Southeastern Ontario's leading acute care, specialty care, research, and teaching hospital.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced healthcare environments and are passionate about protecting patients, visitors, healthcare workers, and hospital assets. Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to remain calm during emergencies and critical incidents.

Responsibilities

Maintain a professional and highly visible security presence throughout hospital facilities
Greet, assist, and direct patients, visitors, staff, and contractors
Protect hospital personnel, patients, buildings, and assets
Conduct interior and exterior security patrols
Respond to emergencies, alarms, and hospital code situations
Support patient watches and monitor high-risk situations
Investigate incidents and complete detailed reports and documentation
Enforce hospital policies, procedures, and applicable by-laws
Manage access control systems, keys, and parking enforcement activities
Assist with safety inspections and security audits
Work independently and collaboratively with hospital staff and emergency responders
Support a safe, secure, and welcoming healthcare environment

Requirements

Must Have

Valid Ontario Security Guard License
Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider
Ability to maintain a clean-shaven face for N95 mask fit testing
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (minimum two doses)
Immunization records for:

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Varicella
Pertussis
Tuberculosis (TB Step 1 & Step 2)

Full MMR-V immunization completed prior to hire
Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check
Full-time availability with a minimum six-month commitment
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Stay Safe Certifications
Legal authorization to work in Canada

Nice to Have

Minimum 6 months of security experience
Healthcare security experience
Minimum 6 months of customer service experience
Experience working in healthcare, public service, or high-interaction environments

Benefits

Extensive Training and Professional Development
Competitive Wages
Health and Benefits Package
Free Uniforms
Security License Reimbursement
Dry Cleaning and Tailoring Allowance
Daily Pay Program – Work Today, Get Paid Today
Employee Perks and Discount Programs
Career Growth Opportunities
Ongoing Development and Advancement Support

Stay Safe Certification Program

Applicants who do not currently possess the required Stay Safe certifications may complete Paladin's Stay Safe program prior to onboarding.

Training costs are fully covered by Paladin Security
Six-month employment commitment required
Training time is unpaid as it is a pre-employment requirement

About Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is Southeastern Ontario's leading provider of complex, acute, and specialty healthcare services. KHSC includes:

Kingston General Hospital
Hotel Dieu Hospital
Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario
Major Research Institute

KHSC serves more than 650,000 patients and families across the region while supporting education, innovation, and world-class healthcare delivery.

Full Time Healthcare Security Guard | Kingston Hospitals