Healthcare Security Officer
Classet
Tactical Healthcare Security Officer
Classet
full-time
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Origin: • 🇨🇦 Canada
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💰 CA$21 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Patrol hospital grounds including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits to ensure safety and security
- Monitor surveillance systems (security cameras and alarm systems) and report suspicious activity
- Monitor and control entry points to ensure only authorized access to restricted areas
- Respond quickly to emergencies (medical emergencies, fire alarms, security threats) and assist hospital staff during crises and evacuations
- Provide customer service: greet and assist visitors, patients, and staff; provide directions and enforce hospital policies
- De-escalate tense situations and resolve conflicts professionally
- Document daily activities, incidents, and accidents; complete incident and breach reports accurately
- Collaborate with hospital staff and local law enforcement for coordinated security efforts
- Enforce hospital policies, visitor and patient protocols
Requirements
- Eligible to obtain a Security License for Nova Scotia
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR - Level C (CSA-approved vendor)
- Two doses of COVID-19 vaccination
- Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella, and two-step TB skin test
- Fluent in English (oral and written)
- Ability to work 12-hour rotational shifts (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00), including weekends and holidays
- Ability to perform physical duties (patrolling, standing, walking, responding to incidents)
- Willing to complete pre-requisite UoF/MOAB training if certifications not already held (with 6-month commitment)
- High school diploma / GED
- Nice-to-have: Current certifications in Use of Force (UoF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB)
- Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a healthcare environment
- Experience monitoring surveillance systems (CCTV, alarms)
- Additional language skills (French, etc.) an asset
