Fulltime Cochrane, Hospital Security Guard

GardaWorld; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Hospital Security Guard in Cochrane, Alberta. This role is vital for maintaining safety in a healthcare environment, with responsibilities including assisting clinical staff, managing security incidents, and providing first aid. Qualifications include a valid Alberta Security License and strong de-escalation skills. The position offers competitive pay, training programs, and a professional development path.

Benefits

Employee Discounts - Gym Membership, Phone Plans

Uniform provided

Training programs

Continuing education through GardaWorld Campus courses

Qualifications

• Strong de-escalation abilities and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and make decisions under pressure.
• Professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to perform job duties, including walking and assisting staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing first aid to medical incidents on site.
• De-escalating high stress situations.
• Helping visitors find their way around the hospital.
• Performing regular audits of security equipment.

Skills

De-escalation abilities

Problem-solving mindset

Interpersonal skills

Ability to respond to emergencies

Education

Valid Alberta Security License

Job description

Fulltime Cochrane, Hospital Security Guard

Business Unit: Security Services

Career Area: Security Guard

Location: Calgary, Alberta, CA Cochrane, Alberta, CA, T4C2X8

Hospital Security Guard

Do you have a passion to help people? Are you looking for a career that is both stimulating and highly rewarding? We are seeking candidates who want to make a difference in their community by working in a healthcare environment. With GardaWorld, you can make hospitals a safer place for patients, staff, and visitors.

GardaWorld provides support and assistance to clinical staff in healthcare facilities all over Alberta. We are deployed to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and visitors, which requires superior listening and problem‑solving skills. Our participation in the operations of these facilities is directly involved in delivering excellent patient care daily, which in turn provides a rewarding experience and fulfilling career for our Healthcare Security Guards.

In addition to ensuring safety and security, our Guards gain comprehensive experience in patient care, violence prevention / mitigation, and de‑escalation tactics. Many go on to careers in nursing, social work or law enforcement, as they work alongside these professionals every day, learning the essential skills required to succeed in this field.

What's in it for you?

• Pay Rate: $24.47/hr - Shift is Mon - Friday 0730 - 1545
  Employee Discounts- Gym Membership, Phone Plans
• Uniform provided
• Training programs for development in the hospital sector and the security industry
• Continuing education through GardaWorld Campus courses and in‑house courses

What does a Hospital Security Guard in Cochrane Do?

• Daily briefings with Clinical Leads to discuss patient care, discharge plans, etc.
• Helping visitors find their way around the hospital
• Providing first aid to medical incidents occurring on site
• De‑escalating high stress situations, involving people experiencing trauma
• Performing regular audits of panic alarms, CCTV functionality, and fire extinguishers
• Responding to ‘missing person’ reports, fire alarms, bomb threats, incidents of aggression, etc.
• Writing detailed incident reports, while maintaining confidentiality of patient information

Qualification to become a Hospital Security Guard

• Strong de‑escalation abilities and problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to respond to emergency situations and make decisions under pressure
• Confidence in multi‑tasking and prioritizing during fast‑paced situations
• Professional demeanor and deportment, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Discretion when handling confidential and private information
• Valid Alberta Security License
• Physical ability to perform the job duties, including walking up to 15km in a 12 hour shift, assisting clinical staff in the restraint of patients (lifting, holding), and patrolling up and down stairwells
• Some Health Care sites require a N95 mask to be fit tested, which will require no facial hair for those working on site.

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