Job Description

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Overview: UHN West Park is a rehabilitation and complex care facility focused on specialized patient recovery services. The site supports individuals with complex medical needs, requiring a strong emphasis on patient safety, continuous monitoring, and collaboration with clinical teams in a secure healthcare environment.

Position: Temporary Full-Time Security Guard 

Site: UHN West Park

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is Averaging Agreement after 88 hours   

Hours: Continental Rotation (0800-2000/2000-0800)

Payrate: $ 19.19/hr   

Internal Posting Date: May 19, 2026

Internal Closing Date: May 27, 2026

External Closing Date: May 27, 2026

Key responsibilities:

• Provide continuous 1:1 observation of assigned patients to ensure safety and prevent self-harm, elopement, or behavioural risks
• Maintain a professional, calm, and visible security presence within patient care areas
• Monitor and document patient behaviour, escalating concerns promptly to nursing staff
• Support clinical teams in managing high-risk patients while following UHN and West Park protocols
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage challenging or volatile situations
• Respond promptly to emergency codes, alarms, and incidents within the facility
• Conduct patrols of designated areas, including hallways, patient units, and entrances/exits as required
• Control and monitor access to restricted areas, ensuring compliance with hospital policies
• Operate CCTV, alarms, and other security systems to detect and report suspicious activity
• Provide assistance and direction to patients, visitors, and staff in a professional manner
• Accurately document all observations, incidents, and interventions in accordance with site and company 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
• One year experience in security, or law enforcement is an asset
• Must be able to clean-shav for N95 mask fit testing
• 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 perks

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: 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.

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