Security-Guards for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Surveillance8%Security6%Patrolling6%Education level
Vocational or technical training35%High school diploma or GED33%Bachelor's degree25%Years of experience
6-10 years30%1-2 years20%3-5 years20%Current company
Paladin SecurityShadow Security
First defence securityTime at current job
2-5 years67%1-2 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,194 profiles for Security-Guards in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $41,560 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,937 – $46,762 yearly
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MOBILE PATROL
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPatrollingCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Security Guard (Customer Service Focus)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Incident ReportingCustomer ServiceLPO
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingFire Safety Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAccess Control SystemsCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Incident ReportingTactical Security Guard
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeSecurityFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRDe-Escalation Techniques+1 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationHazard MitigationLeadershipCrisis Containment StrategiesCCTVSurveillancePrivate, Trained
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
LeadershipFirst Aid CertificationAnalysis SkillsPatrollingAccess Control SystemsIncident InvestigationSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceFood SafetyProductivity SoftwareAED Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementFirst Aid CertificationCookingMicrosoft Excel
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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 52 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 security-guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: First Aid Certification, CPR and Security.
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, MOBILE PATROL and security guard (customer service focus).
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 8 years of professional experience.
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