Posted Friday, 10/16/2026

Role Overview
Healthcare facilities require a safe, calm, and orderly environment so medical staff can focus on patient care. As a Healthcare Security Guard, you will play a key role in protecting patients, visitors, and hospital personnel. This position combines public safety, crisis de-escalation, and supportive customer service in a dynamic medical setting. If you want a meaningful role where your communication skills and calm demeanor directly contribute to community well-being, this position offers steady employment, 24/7 supervisory support, and clear pathways for career growth.

What Success Looks Like
In this role, success means maintaining a visible, reassuring presence while proactively managing safety risks and responding calmly to dynamic situations.

Key Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Provide access control for entry points and restricted areas within the facility.

Conduct regular internal and external patrols to identify security breaches, hazardous materials, unlocked doors, or maintenance issues.

Monitor security camera feeds and respond quickly to identified incidents or property irregularities.

Respond to emergency calls, facility alarms, and requests for assistance from hospital staff.

Assist with patient safety monitoring while maintaining empathy, respect, and professionalism.

Use verbal de-escalation techniques to resolve tense or emotionally charged situations.

Write clear, detailed, and accurate incident reports before the end of each shift.

Position Requirements
Must-Have Qualifications
Valid Security License.

Current First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Ability to work a shift schedule of 12-hour shifts (07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00) on a 4-days-on, 4-days-off rotation, alternating between day and night shifts every two weeks.

Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Prior experience in healthcare security, customer service, or emergency services.





Demonstrated experience in non-violent crisis intervention or verbal conflict resolution.

Comfort working in fast-paced, emotionally demanding environments.

Pay and Shift Details
Pay Rate: $21.17 per hour

Schedule: Full-time rotation (4 days on, 4 days off; 12-hour day and night shifts alternating every two weeks)

Start Date: August 1, 2026

What We Offer
Medical, dental, and life insurance perks.

Paid vacation time.

24-hour management support and real-time guidance while on duty.

A supportive workplace culture focused on diversity, inclusion, and internal promotion.

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!

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.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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📌 Security Guard - Healthcare (Alberta)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 Alberta