Position Overview

Position Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Full Time
Site: Joseph Brant Hospital
Pay Rate: $19.29 - $20.45 per hour (based on levelling system)
Schedule: Continental Rotation (0730-1930 / 1930-0730)
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement

Site Overview

Joseph Brant Hospital is a full-service community hospital located in Burlington, Ontario. Serving over 250,000 residents across the Halton and Hamilton-Wentworth regions, the facility provides essential emergency, inpatient, and outpatient care. As a security guard on site, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for patients, visitors, and healthcare staff.

What You'll Be Doing

- Conduct regular foot patrols across hospital premises, including hallways, entrances, patient areas, and parking facilities.

- Monitor security cameras and alarm systems, taking quick action to address and report suspicious activity.

- Control access at key entrances to ensure only authorized individuals enter restricted areas.

- Respond promptly to emergency situations, including medical crises, fire alarms, and security threats, assisting staff during evacuations and critical incidents.

- Greet visitors, staff, and patients, offering clear directions and ensuring adherence to hospital policies.

- De-escalate tense situations and resolve conflicts professionally and calmly.

- Accurately document daily shift activities, incident reports, and security concerns.

- Work alongside hospital personnel and local law enforcement to support overall safety.

Must Haves

- Valid Ontario Security Guard License.





- Valid First Aid & CPR Level C certification from a WSIB-approved provider.

- High School Diploma or GED.

- At least 1 year of experience in healthcare security or law enforcement.

- Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

- Legal authorization to work in Canada.

- Up-to-date immunization records (MMR, Varicella, 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, and a 2-step TB skin test).

- Clean-shaven facial hair to meet N95 mask fit-test requirements.

- Ability to walk and climb stairs for extended periods during shift duties.

- Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), or a willingness to complete Paladin's free pre-employment training program.

Nice-to-Haves

- Post-secondary education in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services.

What's In It For You?

- Competitive pay rate ($19.29 - $20.45/hr) with structured advancement.

- Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits.

- Paid vacation, sick days, and statutory holidays.

- Access to daily pay options through On-Demand Pay.

- Free uniforms, along with a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance.

- Security license cost reimbursement.





- Ongoing training and career development opportunities within Paladin.

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Outstanding 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.

📌 Security Guard at Joseph Brant Hospital (Burlington)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 Burlington