Security Guard (MARLANT CFB HALIFAX)

Commissionaires Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, drug, and dental benefits

AD&D coverage

RRSP/TFSA matching

Free uniforms

Training & development

Loyalty award

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Commissionaires Nova Scotia is seeking a dependable Security Guard to protect people, property, and assets across Nova Scotia. You will deliver exceptional customer service, conduct regular patrols, monitor access, and respond to incidents while upholding our standards of professionalism.

The role emphasizes adherence to security procedures, collaboration with clients, and ongoing training to maintain certifications and eligibility for clearances.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams and clients.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, courteous, welcoming presence with strong customer service.
• Conduct regular patrols to maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor access to facilities and verify credentials as required.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and client requests promptly.
• Complete accurate incident reports and logs.
• Monitor security systems and communicate with responders.
• Follow site procedures and client requirements.
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct on duty.
• Participate in training and maintain required certifications.
• Perform other duties to support operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Collaborative

Organized

Prioritization

Job description

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)- Outstanding Partnership, we are a part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, our parent federation employing over 22,000 commissionaires across Canada. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Nova Scotians.

We're looking for individuals who are dependable, observant, and committed to making a difference. As a Security Guard, you'll help create safe, welcoming environments through proactive patrols, strong customer service, and a professional presence while supporting the diverse needs of our clients and communities.

We are recognized for providing the highest quality of security services in Nova Scotia, with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT WE OFFER

A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology in the security industry across Nova Scotia.

Join the 2025 OSPA Award Winning Team and benefit from:

• Health, drug, and dental benefits

• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage (AD&D)

• RRSP/TFSA matching

• Free uniforms and equipment

• High-quality, formal, and on-job training

• Annual, earned paid loyalty award

• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs

• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

We are looking for a dependable, professional, and customer-focused Security Guard who takes pride in creating safe and welcoming environments. As a Security Guard with Commissionaires Nova Scotia, you will play an important role in protecting people, property, and assets while delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining our reputation for providing the highest quality security services in Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a professional, courteous, and welcoming presence while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas to help maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Monitor and control access to facilities in accordance with site-specific security procedures.
• Verify identification, credentials, and visitor access as required.
• Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, emergencies, alarms, and client requests.
• Complete accurate reports, occurrence reports, logs, and other required documentation.
• Monitor security systems, cameras, and alarms where applicable.
• Follow all site-specific security procedures, Commissionaires Nova Scotia policies, and client requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients, visitors, coworkers, and emergency responders.
• Report hazards, safety concerns, suspicious activity, or security breaches promptly.
• Maintain a high standard of appearance, professionalism, and conduct while on duty.
• Participate in required training and maintain all required certifications and security clearances.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

CNS is an equal opportunity employer and considers education, experience, and transferable skills as acceptable alternatives to traditional qualifications.

Skills and Abilities: With proven leadership experience, be highly collaborative, solutions oriented, organized and able to manage competing priorities.

Basic Requirements

• Be able to understand and command a comprehensive working knowledge of National Defence Security Orders and Directives (NDSODs), DND Security Orders, MARLANTORDS, and all other pertinent DND orders and directives.
• Be able to understand and command a comprehensive working knowledge of Nova Scotia Labour Law, Human Rights Act and Workers Compensation Act.
• Have eligibility to work in Canada.
• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
• Hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License and be able to attain a DND 404 License (preferred).
• Able to complete a criminal record check and credentialing.
• Are eligible to apply for, and attain, a Government of Canada personnel security screening.

READY TO JOIN US?

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace which is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants that identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process.