Role Overview

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.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour Schedule: 4 on, 4 off rotation of 12 hour night shifts: 1800-0600

What Success Looks Like

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.

Qualifications





Must-Have Requirements

- 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.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

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

Training & Certification Details

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.

Advantages & Support

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.

Apply Today

If you are reliable, calm under pressure, and dedicated to supporting a safe healthcare environment in Halifax, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today to take the next step in your career.

📌 Part-Time Healthcare Security Officer - Victoria General Hospital (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality