Paladin Security is Hiring a Healthcare Security Guard!
Location: Wabasca-Desmarais, AB
Schedule: Full-Time
Employment Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: $26.01/hour
Overview
Paladin Security is seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to join our Healthcare Security team in Wabasca. As a Healthcare Security Guard, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of patients, clinical staff, visitors, and the general public within a healthcare environment.
This position requires strong customer service skills, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations. Healthcare Security provides meaningful hands-on experience in conflict de-escalation, violence prevention, emergency response, and patient interaction — experience that can lead to careers in policing, corrections, or advanced security operations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient safety and report concerns to Protective Services or Clinical staff
- Report all incidents according to site procedures
- Respond to alarms and emergency calls for assistance
- Follow and enforce safety regulations, codes, and site protocols
- Handle confidential and sensitive information professionally
- Use two-way radios and computer systems to communicate updates
- Screen and assist visitors and clients respectfully and professionally
- De-escalate and manage high-stress or potentially volatile situations
- Ensure the safety of all stakeholders through proper intervention and conflict management
- Log and document incidents involving hospital staff, patients, or visitors
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of patient interactions
- Respond promptly to emergency assistance requests
Requirements
- Must live within 30 minutes of Wabasca
- Must be able to obtain an Alberta Security License
- Must have open availability (days, evenings, nights, weekends)
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Qualified, tactful, and customer-focused demeanor
- Ability to write thorough reports and maintain accurate logs
- Sound decision-making skills under pressure
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Physically capable of walking 18-20 km per shift and climbing stairs
Benefits
- Health Care
- Dental
- Premium wages for on-call healthcare assignments
- Travel incentives
- Extensive training and professional development
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Rewards and recognition programs