Casual Security Guard
The Security Guard is responsible for monitoring premises, conducting patrols, and addressing potential security threats or incidents. They must also control access points and provide professional customer service while maintaining a secure environment.
- On-site
- Halifax, NS
- Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Apply by Aug 29, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
LOCATION KENTVILLE, NS HALIFAX, NS READY TO SUIT UP AS A SECURITY GUARD What matters most in a role like this is your ability to adapt from one mission to the next. You embrace change and thrive in the heart of the action. As a casual Security Guard, your role will vary depending on the day and special event. Whether it’s customer service, patrols, or surveillance, we need you to adapt with agility and precision. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? * Hourly wage of $16.75- $18 * We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy * Flexible schedules with various shifts available * Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld * Uniform provided at no cost RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SECURITY GUARD * Monitor the premises to ensure security * Conduct patrols to spot any suspicious activity * Address incidents or potential threats quickly * Write detailed reports on events and incidents * Control access points and check identification * Provide excellent customer service while maintaining security * Partner with authorities during serious situations QUALIFICATIONS FOR SECURITY GUARD * Be authorized to work in Canada * Hold a valid security license * First aid certification - required * Ability to think quickly and adapt to changing situations * Strong problem-solving skills This posting is for a position that is currently vacant within the organization. OR This posting is for a future position within the organization. This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you! Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, tactical and surveillance roles available.
What you’ll do
The Security Guard is responsible for monitoring premises, conducting patrols, and addressing potential security threats or incidents. They must also control access points and provide professional customer service while maintaining a secure environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada and hold a valid security license. A first aid certification is also required for this position.
Benefits
• Continuing education • Flexible schedules • Career growth opportunities • Uniform provided
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- First AidPreferred
- Problem solvingPreferred
- adaptabilityPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Security monitoring
- Patrolling
- Surveillance
- Incident response
- Report writing
- Access control
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- First aid
- Adaptability
- Report Writing
- First Aid Certification
- First Aid
- Access Controls
- Customer Service
- Incident Response
- Incident Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Risk Management
Job areas
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
- Security Guard
- Security Officer (General)
- Security Guards
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Aug 29, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
