Part-Time Healthcare Security Officer

Posted Tuesday, 10/13/2026

Hospitals are fast-paced environments where safety, empathy, and clear communication are vital. As a Healthcare Security Officer at the Victoria General Hospital site of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, you will help protect patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining a calm, welcoming environment.

This part-time position offers a practical way to serve your local community in Halifax while earning a reliable income with clear pathways for professional growth.

Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour

Schedule: 4 on, 4 off rotation of 12 hour night shifts:

In this role, success comes from balancing proactive safety measures with compassionate customer service. You will be a reassuring, visible presence across outpatient clinics, common areas, and hospital grounds.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

Conduct regular security patrols across hospital facilities, entrances, patient areas, and parking lots.

Use verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques to calm tense or emotional situations.

Monitor security camera feeds and alarm systems to identify potential safety risks early.

Greet patients, visitors, and hospital staff, offering helpful directions and customer support.

Respond quickly to security calls, medical emergencies, and facility alarms.

Assist hospital staff during critical incidents and emergency evacuations.

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

Over time, you will build trusted relationships with hospital employees, clinical staff, and local first responders, serving as a core component of the site's daily operations.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Eligibility to obtain a valid Nova Scotia Security License.

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

Fluency in spoken and written English.

Ability to obtain valid Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications, or complete prerequisite training prior to starting.

Previous experience in security, law enforcement, customer service, or healthcare support environments.

Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications are required for this site. If you do not already hold these active certifications, Paladin Security offers a prerequisite training program before onboarding.

Paladin covers the full cost of this training program for employees who commit to six months of service.

Paladin Security is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work™. We provide our team members with the tools, training, and resources needed to succeed:

Medical and dental benefit options.

On-demand daily pay options for financial flexibility.

Paid vacation and sick days.

Free uniforms, including hemming, tailoring, and dry cleaning allowances.

Company-paid security licensing fees.

Ongoing training and promotion opportunities within the company.

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