Role Overview

As a Healthcare Security Access Control Officer at Paladin Security, you serve as a vital protector at hospital entrances, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and medical staff. Operating at Dartmouth General Hospital or the Halifax Infirmary, you will work directly with advanced AI-powered weapon detection systems and access control technology.

This position is ideal for individuals who combine keen security awareness with strong interpersonal skills. You will serve as the first point of contact for people entering the facility, balancing a professional security presence with empathy, calm communication, and helpful customer service.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means maintaining safety standards through attentive monitoring while ensuring hospital visitors and staff feel respected and supported.

Day-to-day, you will:

- Operate and monitor AI-powered weapon detection and access control equipment at assigned hospital entry points.
- Conduct screening procedures professionally, politely, and empathetically.
- Respond immediately to detection alerts and carry out secondary screenings according to established safety protocols.
- Guide and reassure patients and visitors passing through security checkpoints to maintain efficient traffic flow.
- Use verbal de-escalation techniques to handle stressful or emotional situations constructively.
- Document incidents, system alerts, and daily operations accurately in security logs.
- Follow hospital infection control, safety guidelines, and security policies consistently.

Over time, you will:

- Build robust collaborative working relationships with hospital personnel, security team members, and emergency responders.
- Develop deep familiarity with security technology and incident response procedures.
- Contribute to a steady culture of safety,



respect, and accessibility across the healthcare facility.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time position offering a rate of $20.50 CAD per hour.

- Medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Paid vacation days and sick leave
- Flexible, on-demand daily pay options
- Company-paid security licensing
- Free uniforms, including a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Schedule & Work Environment

- Locations: Dartmouth General Hospital (Dartmouth, NS) or Halifax Infirmary (Halifax, NS)
- Shift Length: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM day shifts; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM night shifts)
- Schedules: Rotational shifts across days and nights (including Monday–Friday and 4-day rotations)
- Travel: None required

Position Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Nova Scotia Security License.
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a CSA-approved provider.
- Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications. (If you do not currently hold these, Paladin provides the required pre-onboarding training free of charge with a six-month commitment.)
- Strong communication and conflict de-escalation skills.
- Comfort using modern digital technology and security systems.
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly during emergency responses.
- Ability to remain composed, empathetic, and clear-headed in high-pressure situations.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

- Prior experience in healthcare security, access control, customer service, or law enforcement.

Apply Today

If you are dependable, proactive, and dedicated to protecting healthcare workers and patients in your community, we welcome your application. Apply today to start your career with Paladin Security.

📌 Healthcare Security Access Control Officer (Dartmouth)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 Dartmouth