Security Guards for hire in Dartmouth, NS
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Most popular skills
Surveillance8%Security6%Communication Skills6%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%1-2 years20%Current company
Securitas Canada Limited
GardaWorld
Time at current job
2-5 years63%1-2 years25%More than 5 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,168 profiles for Security Guards in Dartmouth, NS
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Dartmouth, NS: $41,259 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,494 – $44,224 yearly
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Security Supervisor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
PatrollingSecurityCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Incident ReportingSite Supervisor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementSecuritySurveillanceSchedule ManagementCleaningUnloadingSecurity Guard
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) CertificationClass G LicenceAED CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard Licence+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceHVACMechanical KnowledgePlumbingSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceFood SafetyAED CertificationFirst Aid Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCookingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSecurity Supervisor
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Writing SkillsHomeless Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS)Harm ReductionMental Health First Aid (MHFA)Experience Working with Individuals Experiencing HomelessnessSmart Serve+10 moreSkills
LeadershipWriting SkillsSecurityManagementLoss PreventionSupervising ExperienceSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
CCTVFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
Schedule ManagementPatrollingDe-Escalation TechniquesIncident ResponseWriting SkillsWritten Report Writing
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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 55 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 communication skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: First Aid Certification, CPR and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security supervisor, armed guard & security supervisor and site supervisor.
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 Dartmouth, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 9 years of professional experience.
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