Full Time Healthcare Security Guard - Providence Care Hospital at Paladin Security

Paladin Security is Hiring a Healthcare Security Guard!

Location: Kingston, ON
Pay Rate: $22.61/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Continental Rotation (0800–2000 / 2000–0800)

About the Site

Providence Care Hospital is southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of specialized care in aging, mental health, palliative care, and rehabilitation. Fully affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College, Providence Care is recognized as a centre of excellence in healthcare, education, and research.

As part of Paladin Security, you’ll help protect patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a professional, visible, and alert presence across hospital grounds
• Greet, assist, and direct patients, visitors, and staff
• Perform proactive and reactive patrols (interior and exterior)
• Respond to emergencies, incidents, and alarms
• Enforce hospital policies, parking regulations, and smoking by-laws
• Support patient watches and de-escalate situations as required
• Monitor CCTV systems, manage access and key control
• Conduct safety inspections and prepare detailed incident reports
• Work independently and as part of a healthcare security team

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Security Guard License
• Valid First Aid & CPR – Level C certification (from a WSIB-approved provider)
• Ability to be clean-shaven to pass an N95 Mask Fit Test
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (minimum 2 doses)
• Immunization records (MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, TB Skin Tests – Step 1 & 2)
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Fluent in English (oral & written)
• Full-time availability with a 6-month commitment

Nice to Have

• 6+ months of security experience (healthcare preferred)
• 6+ months of customer service experience
• Bilingual (English/French) considered an asset
• Stay Safe certification (available through Paladin’s onboarding program — at no cost, with a 6-month employment commitment)

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage: $22.61/hour
• Overtime pay after 88 hours (Averaging Agreement)
• Full benefits package — including health, dental, vision, and paid time off
• Free uniforms, plus tailoring and dry-cleaning allowance
• Security license reimbursement
• DailyPay available – get paid the same day you work
• On-the-job training and growth opportunities