Healthcare Security Guard: Calm Crisis & Patient Safety

Paladin Security; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation time

24-hour management support

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Paladin Security in Wetaskiwin, Canada, is hiring a Healthcare Security Guard to protect patients, visitors and staff in a hospital setting.

You’ll maintain a calm, visible presence, handle access control, patrols, camera monitoring, and respond to emergencies, using de‑escalation and incident reporting.

Must have a valid security license, First Aid/CPR Level C, a high school diploma, and be able to work 12‑hour shifts on a 4‑on/4‑off rotation, days and nights.

Qualifications

• Valid Security License.
• Current First Aid and CPR - Level C Certification.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift schedule (07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00) on a 4-days-on, 4-days-off rotation, alternating day and night shifts every two weeks.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide access control for entry points and restricted areas within the facility.
• Conduct regular internal and external patrols to identify security breaches, hazardous materials, unlocked doors, or maintenance issues.
• Monitor security camera feeds and respond quickly to identified incidents or property irregularities.
• Respond to emergency calls, facility alarms, and requests for assistance from hospital staff.
• Assist with patient safety monitoring while maintaining empathy, respect, and professionalism.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques to resolve tense or emotionally charged situations.
• Write clear, detailed, and accurate incident reports before the end of each shift.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Public safety

Crisis management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paladin Security in Wetaskiwin, Canada, is hiring a Healthcare Security Guard to protect patients, visitors and staff in a hospital setting.

You’ll maintain a calm, visible presence, handle access control, patrols, camera monitoring, and respond to emergencies, using de‑escalation and incident reporting.

Must have a valid security license, First Aid/CPR Level C, a high school diploma, and be able to work 12‑hour shifts on a 4‑on/4‑off rotation, days and nights.