Nova, Scotia Healthcare security officer Jobs – 23 Openings This Week

Advanced Healthcare Security Officer
Sentry Security and Investigations Inc. —Yarmouth, NS
- $19.50–$22.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Security Officer
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) —Halifax, NS
- $33.65–$37.99 an hour
- Temporary
- English
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Healthcare Security Officer - Casual (Halifax)
ADMIRAL Security —Halifax, NS
- $20–$23 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Mileage reimbursement
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Tactical Healthcare Security Officer-Inverness
Paladin Security —Inverness, NS
- $24.50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- English
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Full-Time Healthcare Security Officer-Pictou
Paladin Security —Pictou, NS
- $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Healthcare Security Officer
Sentry Security and Investigations Inc. —Yarmouth, NS
- $17.50–$20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Healthcare Security Officer
Paladin Security —Guysborough, NS
- $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Part-Time Healthcare Security Officer
Paladin Security —Amherst, NS
- $20.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Site Supervisor
Paladin Security —Amherst, NS
- $24.50 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
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Travel Casual Healthcare Security Officer
Paladin Security —Guysborough, NS
- $20.50 an hour
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Casual Healthcare Security Officer
Paladin Security —Sherbrooke, NS
- $20.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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RN - Cadet Camp Greenwood
Bayshore Medical Personnel —Greenwood, NS
- From $48 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
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Advanced Healthcare Security Officer

Sentry Security and Investigations Inc.
Yarmouth, NS

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Job details

Part-time | Casual
8 days ago

Skills

CPR Certification
English
First Aid Certification
Security
Security Guard Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

Position Overview:

As an advanced Healthcare Security Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment within the Emergency Department (ED). This position requires strong situational awareness, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage high-stress situations while providing outstanding customer service. You will work closely with healthcare professionals, patients, visitors, law enforcement, and emergency responders to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone within the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor the Mental Health Unit and provide a visible security presence throughout the facility.
Manage and respond to aggressive, disruptive, or threatening behavior from patients and visitors using professional verbal de-escalation techniques.
Assist clinical staff with patients or visitors exhibiting abusive, threatening, or violent behavior.
Provide interim patient watch coverage for aggressive, abusive, threatening, fall-risk, or flight-risk patients as requested by clinical staff.
Complete detailed, accurate reports in a timely manner when required.
Supervise and support patient watch personnel within the Emergency Department.
Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies and emergency services when required.
Ensure the safety and security of staff, patients, visitors, and hospital property.
Assist hospital staff with patient restraints in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Enforce hospital policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Prevent theft, violence, and other security-related incidents.
Verify visitor identification and monitor site access according to hospital protocols.
Communicate security concerns, suspicious activities, and incidents effectively with dispatch and management teams.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports regarding security activities, incidents, violations, and hazards.

Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of up to 12 hours.
Ability to walk and patrol the facility for prolonged periods, including the use of stairs.
Ability to run and respond rapidly to emergency situations and code calls.
Ability to participate in physical training, including use-of-force and physical restraint techniques.
Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
Ability to acquire private security license with Department of Justice
Clean criminal record
Must be 19 years of age or older

Professional Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years of security experience required.
Previous experience in healthcare security, law enforcement, corrections, military, or a related field is preferred.
Diploma in Justice Studies, Police Foundations, or a related discipline is considered an asset.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Nova Scotia Security Guard License.
Valid Standard or Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certification.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills are required.

Required Certifications

Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB) are required for this position.
Equivalent certifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who do not currently possess acceptable certifications may enroll in Sentry Security's 60-houtr Advanced Healthcare Security Training Program prior to onboarding.
Sentry security will cover all associated training costs with a minimum six-month commitment to the position and availability requirements.

Safety.Trust.Integrity

Pay: $19.50-$22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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