JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 20, 2026
Security Guard
Independent Security Services Atlantic Inc
Halifax (NS)
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- Location
- Halifax (NS)
- Salary
- $18.00 to $19.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Full job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
No experience (will train)
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Air conditioned
Work setting
- Various locations
- Apartment/condominium complex
- Private security agency
Responsibilities
Tasks
- May be required to appear in court as witness
- Produce reports
- Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
- Patrol assigned areas
- Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
- Security Guard License
Experience and specialization
Type of experience
- Preparation of information (evidence) reports
- Private investigation
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses not paid by employer
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Walking
- Work under pressure
Own tools/equipment
- Cellular phone
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Positive attitude
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits