Surveillance Security Guard - New Minas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Health benefits

Job summary

GardaWorld is seeking a Surveillance Security Guard in New Minas, Nova Scotia, to monitor a high-security environment and maintain safety and order. The role emphasizes documenting observations, following security protocols, and remaining composed under pressure.

Responsibilities include continuous surveillance, wellness checks every 15 minutes, and timely reporting of risks or medical concerns. Training through GardaWorld Campus is provided at no cost, with uniform and health benefits as part

Qualifications

• Sharp eye for detail and ability to document observations accurately.
• Respect for security protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a security environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Security protocols

Ability under pressure

Education

Law enforcement experience or related education

Job description

Surveillance Security Guard

Business Unit: Security Services

Career Area: Security Guard

Location: New Minas, Nova Scotia, CA, B4N 3G3

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 per hour, with increases after probation plus benefits.

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

Uniform provided at no cost.

Health benefits covering 24 hours per week.

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 compliantly 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.