Casual Healthcare Security Officer
- NS, Canada
- Inverness, NS, Canada
$20.5 CAD / hour · Part-time
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- $20.5 CAD / hour
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- Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Overview
Healthcare environments require safety, empathy, and effective conflict resolution. As a Casual Healthcare Security Officer at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, you will maintain a safe, calm, and welcoming atmosphere for patients, visitors, and clinical staff. This casual, as-needed role offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $20.50 and is ideal for dependable individuals who want to serve their local community while earning income on a flexible schedule.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means serving as an approachable, highly visible, and calm safety anchor for the entire facility.
Day-to-day, You Will
This casual position pays $20.50 per hour and includes access to strong supportive perks:
Must-Have Qualifications:
Valid Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications are required for this role. If you do not already hold these credentials, you can complete Paladin Security's prerequisite training program prior to onboarding. Paladin covers the full cost of this training for candidates who commit to six months of service in the role.
Why Join Our Team?
Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – 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.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Apply Today
If you are a safety-minded communicator committed to supporting healthcare workers and your community, we welcome your application. Submit your resume today to connect with our team.
Healthcare environments require safety, empathy, and effective conflict resolution. As a Casual Healthcare Security Officer at Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital, you will maintain a safe, calm, and welcoming atmosphere for patients, visitors, and clinical staff. This casual, as-needed role offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $20.50 and is ideal for dependable individuals who want to serve their local community while earning income on a flexible schedule.
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role means serving as an approachable, highly visible, and calm safety anchor for the entire facility.
Day-to-day, You Will
- Conduct regular patrols of hospital grounds, hallways, patient areas, entrances, and parking lots.
- Monitor security cameras and access control points to spot potential safety hazards early.
- Greet patients and visitors, answer routine questions, and provide professional customer service.
- Use verbal de-escalation techniques to calm emotional or tense situations safely and respectfully.
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and security calls in partnership with hospital staff.
- Complete clear, accurate daily activity logs and detailed incident reports.
- Develop strong working relationships with hospital management, healthcare workers, and local first responders.
- Demonstrate consistently sound judgment when handling unpredictable or complex security incidents.
- Maintain a secure environment that allows healthcare teams to focus entirely on patient care.
This casual position pays $20.50 per hour and includes access to strong supportive perks:
- Flexible daily pay options so you can access your earned income on your schedule.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Free uniforms, including a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance.
- Company-paid Nova Scotia security licensing.
- Fully funded specialized security training programs.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Eligibility to hold a Nova Scotia Security License.
- Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a CSA-approved provider.
- Fluent spoken and written English skills to complete legal documentation and communicate during emergencies.
- Current Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications, OR willingness to complete required prerequisite training prior to starting work.
- Previous experience in security, customer service, first response, or healthcare support.
Valid Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications are required for this role. If you do not already hold these credentials, you can complete Paladin Security's prerequisite training program prior to onboarding. Paladin covers the full cost of this training for candidates who commit to six months of service in the role.
Why Join Our Team?
Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – 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.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Apply Today
If you are a safety-minded communicator committed to supporting healthcare workers and your community, we welcome your application. Submit your resume today to connect with our team.
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Responsibilities
Patrol hospital grounds and interior areas, monitor cameras and access points, assist patients and visitors, and respond to medical, fire, and security emergencies. De-escalate tense situations, document activities and incidents, and work with hospital staff and first responders to maintain a safe environment.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED, eligibility for a Nova Scotia Security License, and valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a CSA-approved provider. Candidates must have current Use of Force and Management of Aggressive Behavior certifications or be willing to complete prerequisite training; related security, customer service, first response, or healthcare support experience is preferred.
Skills
- Security Patrols
- Surveillance Monitoring
- Access Control
- Customer Service
- Verbal De-Escalation
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
- Activity Logging
- Sound Judgment
- Conflict Resolution
- First Aid
- CPR
- Use Of Force
- Management Of Aggressive Behavior
- Communication
Benefits
- Flexible Daily Pay Options
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Time
- Free Uniforms
- Dry Cleaning And Tailoring Allowance
- Company-Paid Nova Scotia Security Licensing
- Fully Funded Specialized Security Training
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Healthcare Security
- Hospital Security
- Security Patrols
- Security Cameras
- Access Control
- Customer Service
- Verbal De-Escalation
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Response
- Medical Emergencies
- Fire Alarms
- Incident Reports
- Activity Logs
- First Aid
- CPR Level C
- CSA-Approved Certification
- Nova Scotia Security License
- Use Of Force
- Management Of Aggressive Behavior
- Security Training
- Healthcare Workers
- First Responders
- Patient Safety
- Visitor Assistance