Security-Guards for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Surveillance8%Security6%Patrolling6%Education level
Vocational or technical training43%High school diploma or GED43%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
1-2 years28%3-5 years26%6-10 years26%Current company
Shadow Security
Blackbird Security
First defence securityTime at current job
2-5 years39%Less than a year24%1-2 years18%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,196 profiles for Security-Guards in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Sep. 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $41,570 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,953 – $46,764 yearly
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Security Officer
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationNVCICPRCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsFirst Aid CertificationWHMIS CertificationAccess Control SystemsSurveillancePatrollingHealthcare Security Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) RegulationsSkills
Communication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceSafety and Uniformed Services ExperiencePatrollingSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Security Guard
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationWritten Report Writing+1 moreSkills
Access Control SystemsSurveillanceIncident ResponsePatrollingDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationSite Supervisor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving+3 moreSkills
Time ManagementSecuritySurveillanceSchedule ManagementCleaningUnloadingSecurity Guard (Full Time)
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Hospital ExperienceICU ExperienceSecuritySurveillanceCaregivingFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard (Concierge)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
CCTVSecurityFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
SecurityCrowd ControlDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationWritten Report WritingCCTV
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 51 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security-guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: surveillance, security and patrolling.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: CPR, First Aid Certification and CPR Certification.
What are some job titles related to security-guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-guards include: healthcare security guard, security and community liaison officer and security guard (full time).
What level of education is common for a security guard?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security guard in Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security-guards have 5 years of professional experience.
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