Security Guard (Veteran of Canadian Armed Forces / Canadian Military, RCMP, Police and Reservist)

Commissionaires Nova Scotia; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused security organization in Halifax is looking for Security Guards to ensure the safety and protection of clients. The role includes conducting patrols, responding to security systems, and maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail, excellent verbal communication skills, and customer service abilities. Competitive pay rates between $17.50 and $20.00 per hour along with benefits such as health, dental, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Health, drug, and dental benefits

RRSP/TFSA matching

Free uniforms and equipment

Annual paid loyalty award

Education assistance funds

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years or older and eligible to work in Canada.
• No criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
• Must complete a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Protect people, property, and information.
• Conduct on-foot perimeter and search patrols.
• Monitor and respond to alarm and security systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Not-For-Profit of the Year, we are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. 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 are looking for highly engaged, positive and professional security guards. You\'ll play a key role in the success of our organization through your contribution to the safety, security and protection of our valued client\'s people and property. 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 to support our growing customer base across Nova Scotia.

Join the 2024 Not-For-Profit of the Year and benefit from:

• Higher-than-industry pay rates
• Health, drug, and dental benefits
• Life and accident insurance
• Vacation pay, plus five days personal time off
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Free uniforms and equipment
• High-quality, formal, and on-job training
• Annual paid loyalty award
• Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
• Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization

The Role

Position: Security Guard

Competition Number: CNS 2025-04-25

Location: Dartmouth / Halifax / Bedford

Reports to: Site Supervisor

Rate of Pay: Average $17.50-$20.00 per hour. Scale of compensation is variable, and reflective of site contracts. Please note, some of our sites are unionized work environments.

Working Hours: Rotating 8–12-hour shifts, various hours/days of the week. This also includes full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions.

Duties and Responsibilities

If you’re motivated by the key responsibilities below, then we’d love to hear from you!

• Protecting people, property, and information
• Conducting on-foot perimeter and search patrols (inside and outdoors)
• Monitoring and responding to alarm and security systems
• Ensuring the health and safety in the workplace
• Adhering to CNS’ Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, systems, and practices (and those of the Clients we serve)
• Respecting CNS policies, Site Work Instructions, and Site Supervisor’s direction
• Other functions may include patrolling, reception/administration, reporting, emergency management and access control

Qualifications

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

CNS is an equitable employer, and would consider an acceptable equivalent of education, experience and transferable skills. Key qualifications and skills to be successful include, but are not limited to:

• Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset

Mental alertness with an ability to:

• demonstrate a strong work ethic and “Can Do” attitude
• react calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis
• concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours
• communicate observed characteristics/behaviour (good memory)
• demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement

Physical fitness with an ability to:

• climb multiple flights of stairs with ease
• navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
• display good dexterity and balance
• rely on all senses in assessing changes to the work environment

Basic Requirements:

• Be aged 19 or older;
• Have eligibility to work in Canada;
• Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted;
• Be able to provide fingerprints and complete a criminal record check;
• Be eligible to apply for, and attain, a Government of Canada personnel security screening;
• Have a valid Nova Scotia\'s Driver\'s License, or reliable transportation to/from the worksites.

Ready to join us?

This position is open to external and internal applicants (commissionaires should include their Corps #). We encourage veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP to apply.

Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace 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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted

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