Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. Winner of the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)- Outstanding Partnership, we are a part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, our parent federation employing over 22,000 commissionaires across Canada. 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’re looking for individuals who are dependable, observant, and committed to making a difference. As a Security Guard, you'll help create safe, welcoming environments through proactive patrols, strong customer service, and a professional presence while supporting the diverse needs of our clients and communities.
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 OFFERA 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 in the security industry across Nova Scotia.
Join the 2025 OSPA Award Winning Team and benefit from:- Health, drug, and dental benefits
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage (AD&D)
- RRSP/TFSA matching
- Free uniforms and equipment
- High-quality, formal, and on-job training
- Annual, earned paid loyalty award
- Education assistance funds and family scholarship programs
- Advancement opportunities within a large, national organization
- Free parking for Commissionaires working at this site
Position:
Security Guard
Competition Number: CNS
Location:
North End Halifax
Reports to:
Site Supervisor
Rate of Pay: $19.00–$21.00 per hour
Working Hours:
Various shifts based on operational requirements
If you’re motivated by the key responsibilities below, then we’d love to hear from you!
- Provide access control at the main site entrance, exit, and building entrance through identification verification
- Conduct roving foot patrols of assigned areas to help maintain the security of the site and perimeter
- Monitor security systems, cameras, and alarms, where applicable
- Create and issue building access and identification passes
- Conduct vehicle searches prior to entry to the site
- Provide security monitoring during concrete pours, as required
- Maintain accurate daily logs and records of site activities and incidents
- Protect people, property, and information
- Ensure health and safety requirements are followed in the workplace
- Adhere to CNS' Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, systems, and practices, as well as those of the Client
- Follow CNS policies, Site Work Instructions, and direction from the Site Supervisor
- Perform other security-related duties as required
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
- 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
- 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…
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