Job Description
Casual Hospital Security Guard
(Healthcare)
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Overview
Overview
Paladin Security provides security services to Healthcare facilities all over Alberta. We are deployed to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and public, which requires superior customer service skills and the ability to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations. Our presence in these facilities provides unique security experience which provides a rewarding and fulfilling career for our Healthcare Security Professionals.
In addition to ensuring safety and security, our Healthcare Guards gain invaluable experience in violence prevention, de-escalation techniques, and may go on to careers in law enforcement and security services. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
Healthcare Security Guards work in a variety of different healthcare settings. This job may be physically demanding due to the size of the building. This job requires applicants to be able to work both day and overnight shift rotations.
Paladin Security provides security services to Healthcare facilities all over Alberta. We are deployed to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and public, which requires superior customer service skills and the ability to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations. Our presence in these facilities provides unique security experience which provides a rewarding and fulfilling career for our Healthcare Security Professionals.
In addition to ensuring safety and security, our Healthcare Guards gain invaluable experience in violence prevention, de-escalation techniques, and may go on to careers in law enforcement and security services. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
Healthcare Security Guards work in a variety of different healthcare settings. This job may be physically demanding due to the size of the building. This job requires applicants to be able to work both day and overnight shift rotations.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to obtain a valid Alberta security license.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong observational skills
- Ability to make immediate decisions, while maintaining composure in emergency response situations with minimal supervision
- Ability to walk 18/20km and stairs
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
Certification Requirements
- Valid Security License (prefered)
Benefits
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Screening Requirements
Motor Vehicle, Criminal Background Check
Benefits
No
Profile Type
Vancouver Only
Candidate Cover Letter Required
No
Online Resume Builder Active
Yes
Position Classifications edit help
Vertical
Healthcare
Department
Field Staff
Branch
Red Deer
Job Specific Questions edit help
- Are you able to work 12 hour shifts?
- Do you currently hold a Valid Alberta Security Licence?
- Do you have a reliable, working vehicle?
- Do you have a valid Alberta Driver's Licence?
- Have you ever been employed or interviewed by Paladin?
- Are you able to work days, afternoons and night shifts?
Requirements edit help
Required Certifications
Valid Class 5 Drivers License, Valid Security Licence
Required Education
High School Diploma/GED
Details edit help
Compensation Option
Hourly
Minimum Hourly
$20.75
Maximum Hourly
$20.75
Minimum Bonus
$0.00
Maximum Bonus
$0.00
Average Hours Per Week
12
Eligible for Overtime
Yes
Eligible for Shift Differential
No
Relocation
Is not provided (Not Visible)
Travel
Is required occasionally (Visible)
Geographic Location
Red Deer
Alberta
T4P 3Y6
Canada
Job Contact Information
Human Resources
103, 7240 Johnstone Drive
Red Deer
Alberta
T4P 3Y6
Canada
Shifts / Categories edit help
Work Schedule
1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends (Visible)
Position Type
Part-Time
Job Categories
Customer Service, Healthcare, Security
Job Skills / Requirements
Job Description
We are hiring casual Security Guards to work at the hospitals in Red Deer and the surrounding area. This position requires candidates to have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle, as travel is required (mileage reimbursed).
Casual employees are required to work a minimum of 1 shift every 2 weeks.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
We are hiring casual Security Guards to work at the hospitals in Red Deer and the surrounding area. This position requires candidates to have a valid drivers license and reliable vehicle, as travel is required (mileage reimbursed).
Casual employees are required to work a minimum of 1 shift every 2 weeks.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional customer service and assistance and sustain effective relationships with clients and patrons
- Conduct proactive patrols to ensure safety and address policy breaches, and note any concerns
- Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner
- De-escalate crisis situations, provide support and liaise with emergency personnel including; police, fire and paramedic resources
- Exercise crowd control and evict trespassers
- Write clear and detailed reports including incident, emergency, liability and day to day reports
- Provide first aid and medical response when required to any person(s)
- Utilize two-way radios and computer applications to communicate site activities
- Handle Lost & Found items and inquires
Certification Requirements (All)
Valid Alberta Security License
Vulnerable Sector Check
Valid Class 5 Drivers License
Additional Information / Benefits
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
This job reports to the CSM
This is a Part-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends, Summers.
Number of Openings for this position: 1