Healthcare Security Officer

Be a part of a rewarding career that ensures the safety of our healthcare workers and visitors within our local hospitals. As a Healthcare Security Officer, you respond to alarms, emergency requests, and use your excellent verbal de-escalation skills to resolve incidents. You always maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling private information, and you never forget to smile while providing your incredible customer service. This position is for Kentville and surrounding areas. WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide exceptional customer service, with an exceptional smile.
• 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
• Along with your dedication to utilizing PPE, you regularly patrol the facility so that no potential conflict leaves your sight.

• Provide exceptional customer service, with an exceptional smile.
• Are comfortable standing for long periods of time.
• Hold a valid First Aid/CPR certification or are willing to obtain one prior to getting hired. We take safety seriously, and we know you do too.
• Are eligible to work in Canada.
• Have prior experience working in Security and Customer Service

Requirements:

• Must have current First Aid & CPR from Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance or Life Saving Society.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including report writing.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, professional demeanor and deportment
• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and respond to emergencies under pressure
• Discretion when handling confidential and private information
• Physical ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to pass a security clearance and obtain a security license (a valid security license is considered an asset)
• High school diploma or equivalent and of legal age