Security Guard - Healthcare
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
$21 to $22 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- Pay
- $21 to $22 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Role Overview
Healthcare facilities require a unique balance of vigilant safety and compassionate service. As a Healthcare Security Guard at Paladin Security, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for patients, medical staff, and visitors. You are not just monitoring a building - you are supporting healthcare professionals so they can deliver vital care without interruption.
Paladin Security is recognized for investing in our team members through clear career growth paths, comprehensive training, and a supportive workplace culture that actively promotes from within.
Compensation & Benefits
In this role, success means combining empathy with alertness and making calm, professional decisions during critical moments. Your daily duties and ongoing impact will include:
Key Responsibilities
Must-Haves
If you are looking for a meaningful full-time security position where your presence directly impacts community well-being, we encourage you to apply today. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for an interview.
Paladin Security is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive workplace and offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require accommodations, please let us know when contacted.
Healthcare facilities require a unique balance of vigilant safety and compassionate service. As a Healthcare Security Guard at Paladin Security, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for patients, medical staff, and visitors. You are not just monitoring a building - you are supporting healthcare professionals so they can deliver vital care without interruption.
Paladin Security is recognized for investing in our team members through clear career growth paths, comprehensive training, and a supportive workplace culture that actively promotes from within.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Rate: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour
- Flexible Pay Access: Access your earned wages off-cycle when needed through DailyPay
- Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance options
- Time Off: Paid vacation
In this role, success means combining empathy with alertness and making calm, professional decisions during critical moments. Your daily duties and ongoing impact will include:
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure Secure Access: Manage access control into and out of facilities, investigating and reporting any irregularities promptly.
- Conduct Active Patrols: Patrol indoor and outdoor facility grounds, identifying risks such as unlocked doors, blocked emergency exits, mechanical issues, or hazardous materials.
- Support Patient Safety: Monitor patient safety areas and communicate any updates or concerns directly to Protective Services and nursing staff.
- Monitor Systems & Property: Keep a watchful eye on security cameras, facility property, and active events to maintain order and prevent incidents.
- Respond to Emergencies: React quickly, calmly, and effectively to alarm systems and urgent calls for assistance.
- Maintain Accurate Documentation: Write clear, detailed, and objective incident reports and keep complete shift logs according to site regulations.
Must-Haves
- Work Authorization: Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Licensing: A current Alberta Security License, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.
- Education: High School Diploma or GED.
- Physical Capability: Ability to walk 18 to 20 kilometers per shift and climb multiple flights of stairs routine during patrols.
- Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional, tactful demeanor when interacting with the public and hospital personnel.
- Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to remain composed, act decisively, and perform well under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Discretion: High level of integrity and discretion when handling private and confidential information.
- Previous experience in security, public safety, or customer-facing roles within a healthcare setting.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
If you are looking for a meaningful full-time security position where your presence directly impacts community well-being, we encourage you to apply today. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for an interview.
Paladin Security is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive workplace and offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process. If you require accommodations, please let us know when contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Control facility access, patrol indoor and outdoor areas, monitor security systems and patient safety areas, and respond calmly to alarms and urgent requests. Document incidents and shift activity accurately, and communicate relevant concerns to Protective Services and nursing staff.
Requirements
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada, hold or be able to obtain an Alberta Security License, and have a high school diploma or GED. They must be able to walk 18–20 kilometers per shift and climb stairs, communicate professionally, make sound decisions under pressure, and handle confidential information discreetly.
Skills
- Access Control
- Security Patrols
- Risk Identification
- Patient Safety Monitoring
- Security Camera Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
- Shift Log Documentation
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Customer Service
Benefits
- DailyPay
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Healthcare Security
- Alberta Security License
- High School Diploma
- GED
- Standard First Aid
- CPR Level C
- Access Control
- Facility Patrols
- Patient Safety
- Protective Services
- Nursing Staff
- Security Cameras
- Alarm Systems
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reports
- Shift Logs
- Hazard Identification
- Confidential Information
- Public Safety
- Security and Investigations