Security Guards for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Surveillance8%Security6%Patrolling6%Education level
Vocational or technical training32%High school diploma or GED32%Bachelor's degree27%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
Securitas Canada
GardaWorld
Time at current job
2-5 years63%Less than a year13%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,163 profiles for Security Guards in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $41,872 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,620 – $47,876 yearly
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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRComputer Skills+2 moreSkills
LeadershipPatrollingSecurityCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Security Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR+3 moreSkills
CPR CertificationPatrollingIncident ReportingCrowd ControlDecision MakingSurveillanceSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsMicrosoft ExcelCPR Level C and AED CertificationMicrosoft Powerpoint+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEnglishComputer OperationComputer ScienceComputer SkillsCCTVSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceFood SafetyAED CertificationFirst Aid Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCookingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCleaningMicrosoft WordSecurity 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 patrolling.
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, private, trained and armed guard & security 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 Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 10 years of professional experience.
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