Healthcare Security Guard - On Call Rotation.
Company
Paladin Security
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Job Description
Overview
Job Skills / Requirements
Are you looking for a rewarding career in the security industry, where you can apply your amazing communication and de-escalation skills to help others? If so, Paladin Security’s Healthcare Division may be the right fit for you!
We are looking for friendly and confident Security Professionals to work at a variety of healthcare facilities in Calgary and surrounding areas. This includes hospitals, private clinics, long-term care facilities, and more. Our Healthcare managers work with our employees to find a position and worksite that works well for their lifestyles.
This position works a 4 on, 4 off rotation, alternating between days and nights (2 nights and 2 days).
On Call Security Guards are guaranteed a base rate during all on call hours. This rate jumps to the site-specific rate when called out to shifts, which happens nearly every day. Employee may be traveling more than 50km one-way from the employee's base location. If that is required, travel will be compensated.
Healthcare Security can be a physically and emotionally demanding job. Security Professionals are responsible for providing support, empathy, customer service, and public safety to not only healthcare staff, but also visitors, clients, and patients. The dynamic environments that our Security Professionals work in can be both enjoyable and exciting, but also stressful. Our industry-leading Healthcare managers provide 24-hour support for our employees, with an emphasis on proactively minimizing risks and responding to incidents with real-time guidance.
A day in the life of a Healthcare Security Guard:
While your general duties will vary based on your worksite, you can expect to perform the following tasks in this role:
• Provide access control in/out of the facility, as well as within restricted areas of the facility.
• Monitor and respond to incidents identified around property, including on cameras.
• Conduct patrols of the facility, monitoring for risks such as unlocked doors, blocked entrances/exits, mechanical issues, hazardous materials, and general security breaches.
• Respond to alarms and emergency calls for assistance.
• Investigate and report any irregularities that are identified through the course of your duties.
• Monitor patient safety, documenting and reporting incidents as required
#INDCAL
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma/GED
Job Skills / Requirements
Are you looking for a rewarding career in the security industry, where you can apply your amazing communication and de-escalation skills to help others? If so, Paladin Security’s Healthcare Division may be the right fit for you!
We are looking for friendly and confident Security Professionals to work at a variety of healthcare facilities in Calgary and surrounding areas. This includes hospitals, private clinics, long-term care facilities, and more. Our Healthcare managers work with our employees to find a position and worksite that works well for their lifestyles.
This position works a 4 on, 4 off rotation, alternating between days and nights (2 nights and 2 days).
On Call Security Guards are guaranteed a base rate during all on call hours. This rate jumps to the site-specific rate when called out to shifts, which happens nearly every day. Employee may be traveling more than 50km one-way from the employee's base location. If that is required, travel will be compensated.
Healthcare Security can be a physically and emotionally demanding job. Security Professionals are responsible for providing support, empathy, customer service, and public safety to not only healthcare staff, but also visitors, clients, and patients. The dynamic environments that our Security Professionals work in can be both enjoyable and exciting, but also stressful. Our industry-leading Healthcare managers provide 24-hour support for our employees, with an emphasis on proactively minimizing risks and responding to incidents with real-time guidance.
A day in the life of a Healthcare Security Guard:
While your general duties will vary based on your worksite, you can expect to perform the following tasks in this role:
• Provide access control in/out of the facility, as well as within restricted areas of the facility.
• Monitor and respond to incidents identified around property, including on cameras.
• Conduct patrols of the facility, monitoring for risks such as unlocked doors, blocked entrances/exits, mechanical issues, hazardous materials, and general security breaches.
• Respond to alarms and emergency calls for assistance.
• Investigate and report any irregularities that are identified through the course of your duties.
• Monitor patient safety, documenting and reporting incidents as required
#INDCAL
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma/GED
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Ontario starting January 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, the minimum wage for security guards in Ontario is CAD 17.50 per hour effective January 1 2026. Security guards receive 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked beyond 44 in a week.
Do international applicants need a work permit for security guard jobs in Canada in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, foreign nationals require a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program before starting any security guard role. LMIA approval is mandatory except for intra-company transfers or CUSMA professionals.
What education and licensing are required to become a security guard in British Columbia in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, applicants must complete a 40-hour basic security training course and obtain a valid BC Security Worker Licence from the Ministry of Public Safety. A clean criminal record check dated within 6 months is also mandatory.
How many hours per week can security guards legally work in Alberta with required rest periods in 2026?
As per the Government of Canada, security guards in Alberta are limited to 12 hours per day and 60 hours per week maximum. They must receive at least 8 consecutive hours of rest between shifts and 24 hours off every 7 days.
