Job Skills / Requirements
Site Description:
The Southerland Harris Memorial Centre is located in Pictou. It offers restorative care, veterans services, and various outpatient and community-based services at 222 Haliburton Rd, Pictou NS B0K 1H0.
Position Details:
Position: Full-Time/Casual Security Guard
Site: Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital
Hours: Rotational Shifts - 0700-1900/1900-0700
Payrate: $20.50
Key Responsibilities:
- Patrol Hospital Grounds: Conduct regular rounds of hospital premises, including parking areas, hallways, patient rooms, entrances, and exits, to ensure safety and security.
- Monitor Surveillance Systems: Operate security cameras and alarm systems, reporting suspicious activity immediately.
- Access Control: Monitor and control entry points, ensuring only authorized individuals access restricted areas.
- Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly during medical emergencies, fire alarms, or security threats, assisting staff as needed.
- Provide Customer Service: Greet and assist visitors, patients, and staff, providing directions and ensuring adherence to policies.
- Conflict Resolution: De-escalate tense situations and resolve conflicts professionally.
- Report Writing: Document incidents and activities accurately in reports.
- Collaboration with Hospital Staff: Work with staff and law enforcement to ensure safety.
- Enforce Hospital Policies: Ensure policies are followed and address violations appropriately.
Prerequisites:
- Ability to obtain Security License for Nova Scotia
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR - Level C (from CSA-approved vendor)
- Covid Vaccination (two doses)
- Immunization records for Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Varicella, and two-step TB skin test
- Fluency in English (oral and written)
- Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or related fields preferred
- Certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) required
- Applicants lacking certifications can join Paladin's UOF/MOAB training before onboarding, at their own cost, with a 6-month commitment
Why choose Paladin?
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Free uniforms
- Company-paid security license
- Dry cleaning and tailoring allowance
- Paid vacation and sick days
- Additional perks
Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED
Additional Benefits: Medical and Dental Insurance
This is a Part-Time position.