Security Guard - Full Time - Southlake Hospital

Site Description: Southlake Regional Health is a full-service hospital with a clinically advanced focus. Southlake is responsible for developing and providing advanced levels of care to the more than 1 million people who reside in York Region, Simcoe County, and as far north as Muskoka.

Position: Security Guard

Location: Southlake Regional Hospital

Pay Rate:$19.19/hr. - $21.58/hr. "based on levelling system"

Hours: Rotating Continental (0700-1900/1900-0700)

Category: Averaging Agreement - Overtime after 88 Hours

Internal Opening Date: July 30, 2026

Internal Closing Date: Aug 7, 2026

External Closing Date: Aug 7, 2026

Key responsibilities:

- Working on assigned shifts, you will work 12-hour shifts providing proactive and reactive security patrols and responses to incidents in the mental health ward
- You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents
- Respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner
- Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance
- This role required you to be physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods
- Work closely with vulnerable populations
- Monitor for and escalate security concerns within the Emergency Department
- Assist in developing security plans for high-risk patients
- Provide security presence and support throughout the Emergency Department
- Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts
- Oversee and support patient watch guards within the Emergency Department




- Work closely with local Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
- Ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors within the Emergency Department

Requirements:

- A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
- Proficient in English (both oral and written)
- Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services would be an asset
- Previous one year experience in healthcare security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
- Proof of double Covid Vaccination
- Immunization Record (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2)
- Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
- Able to provide a clean shaven face in order to pass a N95 mask fit test
- 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
- Legally authorized to work in Canada

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 career development
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Free Uniforms
- Security license reimbursement
- Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
- Additional perks
- Work today, get paid today—daily pay available

📌 Security Guard - Full Time - Southlake Hospital (Canada)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 Canada