Healthcare Security Officer - Dartmouth General & NSH Full-time Dartmouth, Nova Scotia On-site CA$20.50/hr Healthcare environments require a security approach that balances safety with empathy, patience, and clear communication. As a Healthcare Security Officer supporting Dartmouth General Hospital and Nova Scotia Hospital, you will help protect patients, visitors, and healthcare workers in a fast-paced environment. This role exists to maintain a calm, safe, and secure atmosphere where medical staff can deliver care effectively and patients feel protected.

If you are looking for a active, meaningful security role where your daily presence makes a direct impact on your community, this position offers stability, professional training, and explicit pathways for career growth. Day-to-day, you will balance active foot patrols and access control with customer service and conflict de-escalation. Over time, you will build strong working relationships with hospital staff, respond confidently to emergency situations, and uphold safety protocols across the facility.

Patrol and Safety Monitoring: Conduct regular foot patrols of hospital grounds, including emergency departments, hallways, patient rooms, and parking structures.

Access Control: Emergency Response: Act quickly during medical alarms, fire calls, or security threats, assisting hospital staff with evacuations and site safety. De-escalation and Conflict Resolution: Manage tense or emotional situations calmly using verbal de-escalation techniques, and apply physical skills when necessary to maintain safety.

Customer Service: Greet patients, staff, and visitors, offer directions, and assist people in navigating hospital policies.



Maintain clear shift logs and write accurate, objective reports on incidents, security breaches, and safety concerns.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with medical staff, site supervisors, and local emergency services to ensure coordinated safety efforts.

Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour Available Shifts: Dartmouth General Hospital: Full time rotation, 4 days on / 4 days off (12-hour shifts, alternating days and overnights).

Nova Scotia Hospital: Monday through Friday, 16:00 to 00:00 (4:00 PM to Midnight). Ability to obtain a Nova Scotia Security Guard License. Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong documentation skills.

Note: If you do not currently hold these certifications, Paladin provides fully funded pre-employment training prior to onboarding in exchange for a 6-month commitment. Previous experience in security, customer service, law enforcement, or military service. Prior experience working in healthcare, social services, or high-volume public environments. Company-paid Security Guard License. Fully covered UOF and MOAB training programs. Paid vacation and sick leave.

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📌 Full Time Security Guard - Health Care / Hospital (Dartmouth)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 Dartmouth