Security-Guards for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Surveillance8%Communication Skills5%Security5%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training37%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years26%3-5 years24%Current company
Paladin SecurityShadow Security
Blackbird Security
Time at current job
Less than a year27%1-2 years21%2-5 years36%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,212 profiles for Security-Guards in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Sep. 10, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $41,642 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,940 – $46,942 yearly
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Security Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCleaningMicrosoft WordSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipPatrollingIncident ReportingIncident ResponseCCTVSurveillanceHealthcare 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
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationSecurityFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipSecurityPhysical Security Experience Within Healthcare IndustryHospital ExperienceTeam LeadershipTeam CoordinationSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR+1 moreSkills
WHMIS CertificationPatrollingAccess Control SystemsIncident ReportingCrowd ControlDecision MakingSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingForkliftProject ManagementMicrosoft ExcelDigital MarketingProductivity Software+11 moreSkills
Time ManagementFood PreparationCookingKitchen ExperienceGrillingHospitality
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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 50 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, communication skills and security.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
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: healthcare security guard, security and community liaison officer and armed guard & security supervisor.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED 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 9 years of professional experience.
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