Posted 14 days ago
Security Officer - Security Services
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a Security Officer for a temporary full-time long assignment at Valley Regional Hospital in the Western Zone. The officer provides visible security presence, conducts proactive patrols, responds to emergencies, and works with facilities management, healthcare teams and law enforcement. The posting states 75 hours biweekly and an hourly wage of $33.65 to $37.99, with benefits including health, dental and a defined benefit pension.
Pay:
$33.65–$37.99 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide visible security presence and proactive patrols
- Respond to emergencies and make quick decisions
- Collaborate with facilities, healthcare teams and law enforcement
- Ensure safety of patients, staff, visitors and assets
Requirements summary:
- One-year college program in sheriff, policing, corrections or law enforcement
- Minimum one year of related experience
- Special Constable status maintained
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's licence
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills
- Clear report writing in English
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Special Constable |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Sheriff, Policing Competencies, Correctional Services, Law Enforcement |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
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- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 234 |
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Req ID: 219607
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: FMS SECURITY WZ
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
The Nova Scotia Health Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Nova Scotia Health (NSH) patients, staff, visitors, and assets. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and respectful environment in accordance with NSH policies, emergency response procedures, and applicable legislation. The Security Officer provides visible security presence, oversees proactive patrols, responds to emergencies, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders such as facilities management, healthcare teams, and law enforcement.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- One-year college program in Sheriff, Policing Competencies, Correctional Services, or Law Enforcement programs available through private colleges or law enforcement agencies required
- Minimum one (1) year related experience required
- Previous security experience in a healthcare or institutional environments and previous training as a Sherriff, Corrections Officer or Police Training is preferred
- Required to maintain Special Constable status to retain the position
- Security related training courses preferred – Use of Force, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response
- Familiarity with security technology (CCTV, access control systems, radios)
- Ability to complete physical testing standards and be physically capable to be trained in the use of intermediate tools such as conducted energy equipment, batons, OC spray and shields
- Must hold a valid NS driver’s license
- Required to write clear, informative reports in English
- Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and make quick decisions under pressure
- Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict de- escalation skills are essential
- Competencies in other language an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Compensation and Benefits
$33.65 - $37.99 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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