Security Guard - Full Time - Uxbridge Cottage Hospital
Site Description: Uxbridge Cottage hospital provides diagnostic and emergency services along with clinical programs in acute medicine and surgery, addictions, mental health and childbirth/children’s services.
Position: Security Guard
Site: Uxbridge Cottage Hospital
Averaging Agreement: Overtime is AA after 88 hours
Hours: Rotating Continental (1000-2200/2200-1000)
Payrate: $19.38/hr. - $21.80/hr. "based on levelling system"
Internal Posting: Sep 1, 2026
Internal Closing Date: Sep 8, 2026
External Closing Date: Sep 15, 2026
Key Responsibilities
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Working on assigned shifts, you will work 12-hour shifts providing proactive and reactive security patrols and responses to incidents in the mental health ward
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You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents
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Respond to coded emergencies in a quick and efficient manner
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Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance
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This role required you to be physically fit and able to stand and walk for long periods
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Work closely with vulnerable populations
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Monitor for and escalate security concerns within the Emergency Department
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Assist in developing security plans for high-risk patients
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Provide security presence and support throughout the Emergency Department
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Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts
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Oversee and support patient watch guards within the Emergency Department
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Work closely with local Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
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Ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors within the Emergency Department
Qualifications:
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A Valid Ontario Security Guard License
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Proficient in English (both oral and written)
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Degree in Police Foundations, Protection Security and Investigations, Criminology, or Border Services would be an asset
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Proof of double Covid Vaccination
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Immunization Record (measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and TB skin tests 1 and 2)
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Valid First Aid and CPR Level C Certification
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Able to provide a clean shaven face in order to pass a N95 mask fit test
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Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
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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
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Legally authorized to work in Canada
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?
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Opportunities for training and professional development
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Free Uniforms
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Security license reimbursement
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Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
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Additional perks
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Work today, get paid today—daily pay available
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