Healthcare Security Guard (Casual)
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL, Canada
$23.69 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $23.69 CAD / hour
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Original job description
Overview
Healthcare environments require a balance of safety, empathy, and clear communication. As a Casual Healthcare Security Officer at the Labrador Health Centre, you will help maintain a safe, welcoming, and peaceful space for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. This role exists to ensure that daily medical operations run smoothly and securely in a 25-bed regional hospital setting.
This casual position offers a flexible schedule and an opportunity to make a direct, positive impact in the Happy Valley–Goose Bay community. Whether you are providing helpful directions to a visitor or using de-escalation skills during a challenging situation, your presence ensures the health center remains a safe place for care.
Pay and Schedule
Hourly Rate: $23.69 per hour (overtime pay applies after 40 hours per week)
Schedule: Casual / As Needed (shift schedules vary based on operational requirements)
What You Will Do
Success in this role means being a trusted, approachable presence while staying vigilant and ready to respond when needed. You will support daily facility operations by:
Must-Have Qualifications
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.
Ready to Apply?
If you are a dependable, safety-focused individual interested in supporting the team at Labrador Health Centre, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume today to get started.
Healthcare environments require a balance of safety, empathy, and clear communication. As a Casual Healthcare Security Officer at the Labrador Health Centre, you will help maintain a safe, welcoming, and peaceful space for patients, healthcare workers, and visitors. This role exists to ensure that daily medical operations run smoothly and securely in a 25-bed regional hospital setting.
This casual position offers a flexible schedule and an opportunity to make a direct, positive impact in the Happy Valley–Goose Bay community. Whether you are providing helpful directions to a visitor or using de-escalation skills during a challenging situation, your presence ensures the health center remains a safe place for care.
Pay and Schedule
Hourly Rate: $23.69 per hour (overtime pay applies after 40 hours per week)
Schedule: Casual / As Needed (shift schedules vary based on operational requirements)
What You Will Do
Success in this role means being a trusted, approachable presence while staying vigilant and ready to respond when needed. You will support daily facility operations by:
- Conducting regular foot patrols across hospital grounds, hallways, parking areas, and restricted units.
- Monitoring surveillance cameras and alarm systems to proactively spot safety risks.
- Responding quickly and calmly to security alarms, facility emergencies, and incident calls.
- Using verbal de-escalation and conflict-resolution techniques to handle tense situations with patience and respect.
- Assisting patients and visitors with directions and general inquiries in a polite, helpful manner.
- Enforcing hospital policies respectfully and documenting activities through clear, accurate incident reports.
- Working alongside healthcare staff and local emergency services during coordinated safety responses.
Must-Have Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
- Valid First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a CSA-approved provider.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to clear a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Health clearance requirements, including Tuberculosis (TB) screening, proof of primary childhood immunizations, and an adult Tdap immunization (with 10-year boosters).
- Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications. Note: If you do not currently hold these certifications, Paladin Security provides the required training prior to onboarding.
- Flexibility to work casual, as-needed shifts.
- Prior experience in security, customer service, law enforcement, or healthcare settings.
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.
Ready to Apply?
If you are a dependable, safety-focused individual interested in supporting the team at Labrador Health Centre, we encourage you to apply. Submit your resume today to get started.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct patrols, monitor cameras and alarms, and respond to security incidents and emergencies at the hospital. Assist patients and visitors, enforce facility policies respectfully, document incidents, and coordinate safety responses with healthcare staff and emergency services.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Class 5 driver's license, First Aid and CPR Level C, English fluency, and the ability to pass criminal record and vulnerable sector checks. Candidates must meet health clearance requirements and hold Use of Force and Management of Aggressive Behavior certifications, which the employer can provide before onboarding; flexibility for casual shifts is also required.
Skills
- Foot Patrols
- Surveillance Monitoring
- Alarm Response
- Emergency Response
- Verbal De-Escalation
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Policy Enforcement
- Incident Reporting
- Teamwork
- Communication
- First Aid
- CPR
- Use Of Force
- Management Of Aggressive Behavior
- Driving
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Healthcare Security
- Hospital Security
- Foot Patrols
- Hospital Grounds
- Restricted Units
- Surveillance Cameras
- Alarm Systems
- Security Alarms
- Facility Emergencies
- Incident Response
- Verbal De-Escalation
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Assistance
- Visitor Assistance
- Hospital Policies
- Incident Reports
- Emergency Services
- First Aid
- CPR Level C
- Class 5 Driver's License
- Use Of Force
- Management Of Aggressive Behavior
- Criminal Record Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Childhood Immunizations
- Tdap Immunization
- Customer Service
- Casual Shifts