Security Guard - Pincher Creek Health Centre

Paladin Security; Pincher Creek; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Security is hiring a Security Guard for the Pincher Creek Health Centre. This full-time, on-site position involves night and day shifts (1900-0700 rotation) with a pay rate of CA$21.50 per hour. You will patrol, assist patients, de-escalate incidents, respond to emergencies, and maintain logs.

Legal work eligibility in Canada and Alberta Security License are required or obtainable before start. First Aid/CPR Level C is a nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• Must have legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Alberta Security License or ability to obtain prior to employment.
• Physical capability to walk 18–20 kilometers and climb stairs.
• Ability to work day and overnight shifts.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct active interior and exterior patrols across facility grounds.
• Assist patients and visitors with directions, lost-and-found and security needs.
• De-escalate conflicts using calm verbal communication.
• Respond to emergencies, alarms and critical incidents; coordinate with police, fire and paramedics.
• Maintain accurate incident logs and use digital reporting tools.

Skills

English communication

Stay composed under pressure

Emergency response

Conflict de-escalation

Foot patrols

Two-way radios

Education

Alberta Security License

First Aid & CPR Level C

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

Security Guard - Pincher Creek Health Centre

Full-time Pincher Creek, Alberta On-site CA$21.50/hr

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: 21.50
Site: Pincher Creek Health Centre
Schedule: 1900-0700, 4 on - 4 off rotation

Site Overview

The Pincher Creek Health Centre provides critical medical services and compassionate care to the local community. It is a dynamic healthcare environment where patients, visitors, and clinical staff rely on a safe, steady, and supportive presence every day.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Security Guard supporting the Pincher Creek Health Centre, you will help maintain a safe and welcoming environment through active observation, conflict resolution, and emergency response. Daily responsibilities include:

Conduct Active Patrols: Complete thorough interior and exterior foot patrols across facility grounds, walking up to 18 to 20 kilometers and climbing multiple flights of stairs per shift.

Assist Patients and Visitors: Provide clear directions, manage lost-and-found items, deliver helpful customer service, and support healthcare staff with daily security needs.

De-escalate Conflict: Use calm, verbal communication to resolve tense situations, reassure distressed individuals, and enforce site policies safely.

Respond to Emergencies: Quickly respond to security alarms, medical alerts, and critical incidents. Provide basic first aid when required and coordinate effectively with police, fire, and paramedic services.

Maintain Accurate Logs: Write clear, objective incident reports and record shift activities using digital reporting tools and two-way radios.

Must Haves

Legal authorization to work in Canada.

A valid Alberta Security License, or the ability to obtain one prior to employment.

Physical capability to walk 18 to 20 kilometers and climb stairs regularly throughout a shift.

Ability to work a shift rotation that includes day and overnight shifts.

Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to remain composed, exercise good judgment, and act decisively during emergencies with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-Haves

Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification.

Prior experience in security, customer service, or healthcare settings.

Valid driver's license and reliable access to transportation.

What's In It For You?

Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the safety and well-being of healthcare staff, patients, and local community members.

Active Role: Stay physically active on the job with engaging and varied daily tasks.

Professional Growth: Build valuable experience in healthcare security, de-escalation, and incident management.

Why Join Our Team?

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.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.