Security Guard - Full Time - St. Catharines Hospital (Marotta Family Hospital)

Overview

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Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description: Niagara Health - Marotta Family Hospital is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering advanced, patient-centered care. Opened in 2013, it features specialized services in emergency medicine, critical care, surgery, mental health, and women's and children's health. The hospital is home to the Walker Family Cancer Centre and a Heart Investigation Unit, providing regional access to life-saving treatments.

Position: Full-Time Security Guard
Site: Niagara Health - Marotta Family Hospital, 1200 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2S 0A9
Hours: Continental Rotating (0800-2000/2000-0800 hrs)
Payrate: $18.62/hr. to $20.94/hr. "based on levelling system"
Averaging Agreement: Averaging Agreement (AA) after 88 hours
Posting Date: July 18, 2025
Internal Posting Closing Date: July 25, 2025
External Posting Closing Date: July 25, 2025

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 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)
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• Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UOF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
• Please be aware: The UOF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-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
• Additional perks

"If you're excited about the opportunity to work with Paladin Security but don't meet every single qualification listed, don't let that stop you from applying. You may be the ideal candidate for this role or another within our organization. We're always looking for great talent to join our team and contribute to their unique strengths."

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

Standard First Aid, CPR Level C
Valid Ontario Security License
Immunization Record for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella and two step TB skin test
COVID Double Vaccinated

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. 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 applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Relocation is not provided and travel is required consistently

Number of Openings for this position: 1