Security Officer Regional Municipality

Job Summary

Dalhousie Security Services is a diverse and inclusive team of public safety professionals that collaborates with students, staff, and faculty to build a safer and more connected campus experience. The Security Officer reports to the Director, through the Assistant Director, Operations Manager and Security Patrol Managers, and serves as a patrol level security officer, primarily responsible for offering assistance, documenting interactions, and exercising discretion in relation to university and Security Services matters.

• Conduct foot patrols to reassure the community through high‑engagement interactions.
• Respond to fire alarms, intrusion alarms, well‑being checks, mental health emergencies, disturbances, and/or suspicious/criminal activities.
• Deliver first aid and/or emergency assistance in accidents or injuries involving students, employees, or visitors.
• Answer incoming emergency calls promptly and calmly, extracting critical details and prioritizing responses; coordinate security officers and/or other emergency responders to arrive on‑scene.
• Maintain operational knowledge of a sophisticated electronic access control and CCTV system.
• Document incidents in patrol notebooks and complete detailed incident reports as required.

Security Officers work a block of rotating 12‑hour shifts: two day shifts followed by two night shifts and four days off. Application requires a criminal record check, vulnerable sector check, and a driver’s abstract.

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent with relevant or related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with English competency.
• Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Demonstrated competency working with diverse populations and a commitment to building inclusive communities.
• Strong attention to detail and professional competence.
• Curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning, initiative, and positive outcomes.
• Team player who cultivates a connected workspace and models expected behaviours with respect and integrity.

• Advanced Medical First Responder training.
• Previous security training and experience, especially in post‑secondary or health‑care settings.
• Unique training and/or experience related to security operations.
• Fluency in other languages.

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

The total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program, and a tuition assistance program.

Dalhousie University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, people of Black/African descent, women, persons with disabilities, the 2

SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity‑deserving groups. Preference will be given to self‑identified members of these groups in line with the Employment Equity Policy.