Casual Tactical Security Officer

Paladin Security; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work Certified

Job summary

Paladin Security is seeking a Casual Tactical Guard for Dartmouth General Hospital in Dartmouth, NS. The role focuses on responding to alarms, de-escalating incidents, and ensuring safety in the Emergency Department. The position requires shift flexibility, strong communication, and professional customer service.

You will work in a dynamic healthcare setting, supporting clinical staff and coordinating with external responders while maintaining confidentiality and security procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to de-escalate conflicts and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in security or related field preferred.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Diploma/degree in justice studies or related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Emergency Department and manage aggressive behavior of visitors/patients.
• Conduct rounds in waiting room and ED areas.
• Assist clinical staff with agitated individuals using appropriate restraint if needed.
• Respond to Code White or Code Silver situations as required.
• Write reports and investigate routine incidents.
• Maintain professional customer service under stressful conditions.
• Support development of security plans for high-risk patients.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement and emergency services.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Security operations

English fluency

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 or GED

Nova Scotia Security License (asset)

Job description

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description:

Dartmouth General Hospital provides services to approximately 120,000 people in Dartmouth and surrounding areas.

Position:

Casual Tactical Guard

Site:

Dartmouth General Hospital

Hours:

Various

Payrate:

$24.50

Job Description:

As a Tactical Healthcare Security Officer, you respond to alarms, emergency requests, and use your excellent verbal de-escalation skills to resolve incidents within the Emergency Department. You always maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling private information, and you never forget to smile while providing your incredible customer service.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Monitoring the Emergency Department (ED), managing any aggressive behavior of visitors, or patients within the ED; Providing security presence and support throughout the Emergency Department
• Conduct sets of rounds within the waiting room and the rest of the ED areas
• Assisting clinical staff with patients and/or visitors who are aggressive, using an abusive or threatening language or gestures.
• Sitting with aggressive, abusive, threatening, fall risk and flight risk patients, based on the clinical staff's requests, in the interim while waiting for a permanent patient watch coverage, when applicable.
• Responding to the code situations, including Code White or Code Silver situations, as needed.
• You will be required to write reports and investigate routine incidents
• Display excellent customer service skills and be able to work with people who are under stress or in need of medical assistance
• Assist in developing security plans for high risk patients
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques to manage conflicts
• Oversee and support patient watch guards within the Emergency Department
• Work closely with local Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
• Ensure the safety of staff, patients, and visitors within the Emergency Department
• Assist hospital staff with patient restraints as required or directed according to standard operating procedures
• Adhere to all hospital policy and procedures and maintain compliance
• Prevent theft, violence or infraction of rules and regulations
• Monitor site visitors and perform ID checks in accordance with site policies and procedures
• Respond professionally to site emergencies (alarms, medical emergencies, fires and other urgent matters)
• Effectively communicate all suspicious activities, concerns, issues, and events to our dispatch team on behalf of the clients' assets
• Prepare and maintain professional and effective reports regarding the activities, security violations, and hazardous occurrences on site

YOU'RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

This position includes enhanced physical requirement, including but not limited to the following:

• Be able to long standing, up to 12 hours.
• Be able to walk and patrolling the facility, including vertical commuting via multiple stairs.
• Ability to run and quickly respond to any code call within the assigned facility.
• Be able to participate in a physical training, including, use of force and physical restraining techniques
• Must have minimum 1-2 years of experience in security
• Diploma in Justice studies/police foundations is considered an asset
• Ability to obtain Security License for the province of Nova Scotia.
• Valid Standard/Intermediate First Aid & CPR - Level C (from a CSA-approved vendor).
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must.
• Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
• Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) are pre-requisites of this position. Prior training certifications may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Applicants lacking acceptable certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
• Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite; however, Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

Education Requirements (All)

Grade 12 or GED equivalent

Certification Requirements (All)

Intermediate First Aid/CPR C

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 - Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE ! The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and 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 candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Part-Time position

Relocation is not provided and travel is not required