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security officer

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Employer details Universal Realty Group

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Job details

  • Location Halifax, NSB3J 3R4
  • Work location On site
  • Salary17.00 to 21.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 80 to 96 hours bi-weekly
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Shift
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 10 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3626507

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Air conditioned
  • All weather conditions

Work setting

  • Retail service establishment
  • Staff accommodation available
  • Apartment/condominium complex
  • Shopping centre or mall
  • Office building

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Investigate unlawful acts of employees or patrons of establishments
  • Recommend security systems
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • May be required to appear in court as witness
  • Produce reports
  • Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
  • Operate security control room equipment
  • Patrol assigned areas
  • Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Use of force training
  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Word

Type of experience

  • Audio-video surveillance
  • Corporate building security
  • Retail loss prevention

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Sitting
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
  • Positive attitude

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Subsidised public transportation
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-08-11

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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Job market information

security officer NOC 64410 Halifax Region
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