Travel Casual Healthcare Security Officer

Overview

Healthcare facilities require a calm, steady presence to maintain safety and order. As a Travel Casual Healthcare Security Officer with Paladin Security, you will support hospital sites across Guysborough and Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Your primary purpose is to protect patients, staff, and visitors while fostering a welcoming and supportive healthcare environment.

This role offers $20.50 per hour, dynamic casual scheduling, access to comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for sponsored professional development. If you are a dependable communicator who values community safety and wants a meaningful role with schedule flexibility, this position offers an ideal fit.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means balancing strong situational awareness with empathy and professionalism. Day-to-day, you will be a visible, reassuring presence across multiple healthcare sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine patrols of hospital interiors, perimeters, entrances, and parking facilities.

• Monitor security cameras and alarm systems to identify and address safety concerns proactively.

• Apply verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques to manage emotionally charged situations calmly.

• Perform patient watch duties when requested by medical staff, providing continuous observation to ensure patient safety and prevent injury.

• Control access to restricted areas and enforce hospital safety guidelines.

• Respond quickly to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and security alerts in coordination with healthcare staff and local emergency services.

• Write clear, detailed, and accurate daily activity logs and incident reports.

• Travel between assigned hospital sites in Guysborough and Port Hawkesbury based on operational needs.

Pay & Benefits

Paladin Security offers competitive compensation and perks designed to support your work and personal life:

• Pay Rate: $20.50 CAD per hour.

• Financial Flexibility: Access to on-demand daily pay options.

• Health Coverage: Medical and dental insurance plans.

• Time Off: Paid vacation and sick days.

• Uniforms & Maintenance: Free uniforms provided, including a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance.

• Licensing & Professional Growth: Company-paid security licensing and sponsored safety certifications.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Valid driver's license and consistent access to a personal vehicle for travel between sites.

• Willingness to travel between hospital facilities in Guysborough and Port Hawkesbury.

• Eligibility to obtain a valid Nova Scotia Security License (costs covered by Paladin).

• Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a CSA-approved provider.

• Strong spoken and written English communication skills.

• Ability to complete required Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training prior to onboarding. (Paladin covers the full cost of this training program in exchange for a six-month commitment.)

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Prior experience in security, law enforcement, customer service, or a healthcare setting.

• Current certification in Use of Force or Management of Aggressive Behavior.

Work Schedule & Environment

This is a casual, as-needed position supporting healthcare operations. Work hours vary depending on site coverage needs and include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Because shift availability fluctuates, this role offers flexibility for those seeking non-standard or supplemental hours.

Why Join Our Team?

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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 individual committed to helping others, we welcome your application. Apply today to start your journey with Paladin Security and help us maintain safe, respectful environment for healthcare workers and patients across Guysborough and Port Hawkesbury.