Health Security Officers

Job summary

Monitor access points, screen individuals, manage visitor flow, conduct patrols, and respond to security or health-related incidents in healthcare facilities. Enforce site policies professionally, assist the public, communicate with staff and emergency responders, and complete incident and shift reports.

Job details

Company Description Commissionaires New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (CNBPEI) is part of Commissionaires, a federation of 13 independent divisions providing security and related services across Canada. As a regional division, CNBPEI supports public and private sector clients with professional protective services rooted in integrity and community service. The organization offers stable employment opportunities, structured training, and clear operational standards for security personnel. Joining CNBPEI means contributing to safety and security in local communities while being part of a nationally recognized organization. Role Description Health Security Officers are responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and wellbeing of clients, staff, and visitors in healthcare or health-related facilities. Day-to-day duties include monitoring access points, screening individuals as required, overseeing visitor flow, and responding to security or health-related incidents according to established procedures. The role involves conducting regular patrols, completing detailed incident and shift reports, and communicating effectively with healthcare staff, supervisors, and emergency responders. Officers are expected to maintain a professional presence, enforce site policies respectfully, and provide assistance and directions to the public. This is a full-time, on-site role located in New Brunswick and PEI, Canada. Qualifications Demonstrated experience or training in security, protective services, or related fields, ideally in healthcare or institutional settings. Strong observation, situational awareness, and incident response capabilities, including the ability to remain calm under pressure. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for interacting with the public, staff, and emergency personnel and preparing clear reports. Ability to follow detailed procedures, comply with privacy and confidentiality standards, and apply sound judgment in sensitive situations. Physical ability to stand, walk, and conduct patrols for extended periods, and respond quickly to emergencies as required. Basic computer skills for logging activities, completing documentation, and using security or access control systems. Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, based on site needs. Additional training such as first aid/CPR, non-violent crisis intervention, or de-escalation techniques considered an asset.

What you’ll do

Monitor access points, screen individuals, manage visitor flow, conduct patrols, and respond to security or health-related incidents in healthcare facilities. Enforce site policies professionally, assist the public, communicate with staff and emergency responders, and complete incident and shift reports.

Requirements

Candidates should have security or protective-services experience or training, strong observation and incident-response abilities, effective communication skills, and sound judgment when following procedures and protecting confidential information. They must be physically able to patrol for extended periods, have basic computer skills, and be available for varied shifts; first aid/CPR and crisis-intervention training are assets.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Access Control
• Security Patrols
• Incident Response
• Observation
• Situational Awareness
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Incident Reporting
• Privacy and Confidentiality
• De-escalation
• Emergency Response
• Public Assistance
• Security Screening
• Computer Skills

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Healthcare