Surveillance Security Guard - INVERNESS (on-call)

GardaWorld; Inverness; On-site; CAD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided at no cost

Health benefits

GardaWorld Campus training

Probation-based pay increases

Job summary

GardaWorld is seeking a Surveillance Security Guard in Inverness, Nova Scotia. This role involves maintaining continuous surveillance in a controlled environment, assessing risks, and documenting observations with accuracy.

The position offers competitive pay starting at $25/hr with probation increases and benefits; GardaWorld Campus training, uniforms provided, and health benefits. A Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance is preferred; a clean criminal background is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in law enforcement, policing, corrections, or related environments is a strong asset.
• Ability to document observations accurately and follow security protocols.
• Capable of performing under pressure with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous surveillance of persons in a controlled environment.
• Perform wellness checks at 15 minute intervals in line with procedures.
• Identify and report risk situations or medical concerns.
• Respond professionally and calmly in sensitive situations.
• Accurately complete official documentation and observation reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Work under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Law enforcement experience or education

Job description

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Surveillance Security Guard

Business Unit: Security Services

Career Area: Security Guard

Location: Inverness, Nova Scotia, CA

Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard

In a high-security environment, this role is designed for professionals who can assess situations, anticipate risks, and act with sound judgment and composure.

Experience or education in law enforcement, policing, corrections, persons with mental health crisis or other specialized environments is a strong asset. A sharp eye for detail, ability to effectively document observations, respect for security protocols, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

What's in it for you?

Development of transferable skills in institutional security and procedural compliance, supporting long-term growth in law enforcement or specialized security careers.

Competitive pay starting at $25 /hr, with increases after probation + benefits.

Ongoing training through GardaWorld Campus, including incident response and risk management at no cost.

Uniform provided at no cost.

Health benefits providing 24 hours a week is maintained.

Responsibilities for Surveillance Security Guard

Provide continuous surveillance of persons in a controlled environment.

Perform wellness checks at 15 minute intervals, in accordance with security standards and procedures.

Identify and report risk situations or medical concerns.

Respond professionally, calmly, and in compliance during sensitive situations.

Accurately complete official documentation and observation reports.

Qualifications for Surveillance Security Guard

Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.

Clean criminal background check with Vulnerable Sector Check.

Background in law enforcement, police services, corrections, or care for vulnerable persons is an asset.

Professionalism, discipline, integrity, and the ability to perform under pressure.

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