Security Guard Markham Stouffville Hospital.

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Overview: Markham Stouffville Hospital is a busy community hospital providing acute care, emergency, and specialized healthcare services. Security Guards play a key role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, staff, and hospital assets while delivering exceptional customer service and responding to emergencies.

Position: Full-Time Security Guard

Site: Markham Stouffville Hospital

Hours: Rotating Continental (0700-1900/1900-0700)

Payrate: $19.38 - $21.80/hr "based on levelling system"

Averaging Agreement: Overtime is (AA) after 88 hours

Internal Closing: October 5, 2026

External Closing: October 12, 2026

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
• Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella , Covid 19 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
• Able to be clean-shave 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
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days
• Work today, get paid today - daily pay available
• Additional perks

Certification Requirements (All)

First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification
A Valid Ontario Security Guard Licence
Minimum of 1 year security experience