Full Time Healthcare Security Guard | Kingston Hospitals
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 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.