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Site Description: Niagara Health – Port Colborne Hospital is a community hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to residents of Port Colborne and the surrounding Niagara region. The hospital offers a range of emergency, diagnostic, and outpatient services, helping ensure patients have access to essential healthcare close to home.

Position: Security Guard

Site: Port Colborne Hospital

Hours:

Continental Nights (2000- 0800)

Status: 6 Month Contract

Payrate: $19.04/hr.

Averaging Agreement:Averaging Agreement after 88 hours

Posting Date:October 20, 2026

Key responsibilities:

Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits, to ensure the safety and security of the site.
Operate security cameras and alarm systems, ensuring any suspicious activity is reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
Monitor and control entry points to the hospital, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed access to restricted areas.
Act quickly in emergency situations, such as medical emergencies, fire alarms, or security threats. Assist hospital staff as needed during crises and evacuations.
Greeting and assisting visitors, patients, and hospital staff. Provide directions and ensure that guests adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
De-escalate tense situations, resolve conflicts, and ensure that all interactions are handled calmly and professionally.
Document daily activities, incidents, or accidents accurately. Complete reports on incidents, breaches, and security concerns.
Work closely with hospital staff and local law enforcement to provide a coordinated security effort and ensure the safety of all parties involved.
Ensure that hospital policies, including visitor and patient protocols, are followed.
Address any violations in a manner that upholds hospital safety standards

Prerequisites:

Valid Security License for the province of Ontario
Valid First Aid & CPR Level C from a WSIB approved provider
Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella, Covid Vaccine two doses, and two step TB skin test
English (oral and written) fluency is a must
Must have one year experience in healthcare security, or law enforcement
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services will be an asset
Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
Applicants who do not possess these certifications can opt into Paladin's Use of Force (UOF)/Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position

Please be aware: The UOF/MOAB certification is not paid as it is a pre-employment requisite; however, Paladin will cover all the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

Why choose Paladin?

Opportunities for training and professional development
Competitive salary and benefits package
Free Uniforms
Security license reimbursement
Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
Paid vacation & sick days
Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
Additional perk

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because weCARE!
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, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Temporary / Seasonal position
Continental Days (0800-2000hrs) or/ Continental Nights (2000- 0800).

Number of Openings for this position: 3