Campus Security Officer: First Aid & 12-Hour Shifts

Dalhousie University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and dental plans

Health spending account

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for the Security Officer position within Dalhousie Security Services. The role focuses on patrols, responding to alarms and incidents, assisting the campus community, and maintaining safety through proactive visibility and documentation.

Successful candidates will work rotating 12-hour shifts on campus, undergo criminal record and vulnerable sector checks, and possess a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent with relevant or related experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills essential with English competency.
• A valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license with no restrictions is required to operate security vehicles.
• Demonstrated competency working with diverse populations and an ongoing commitment to building more inclusive communities.
• Must demonstrate a proven attention to detail with the ability to operate with competence and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Conducts foot patrol functions to reassure the community with high-engagement interactions.
• Provides initial response to alarms, well-being checks, and disturbances.
• Delivers first aid and emergency assistance as needed on campus.
• Answers emergency calls, assesses severity, and coordinates responders.
• Maintains knowledge of access control and CCTV systems.
• Documents incidents and completes patrol reports.

Skills

Good communication

English proficiency

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, invites applications for the Security Officer position within Dalhousie Security Services. The role focuses on patrols, responding to alarms and incidents, assisting the campus community, and maintaining safety through proactive visibility and documentation.

Successful candidates will work rotating 12-hour shifts on campus, undergo criminal record and vulnerable sector checks, and possess a valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license.