Security Guards for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Customer Service9%Security7%Surveillance6%Education level
Vocational or technical training39%High school diploma or GED34%Bachelor's degree18%Years of experience
Less than 1 year6%1-2 years24%3-5 years22%Current company
Paladin SecurityNortheastern Protection services
Paragon securityTime at current job
Less than 1 year27%1-2 years30%2-5 years33%
Browse Indeed's database of 693 profiles for Security Guards in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Jul. 17, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $40,961 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $35,476 – $47,294 yearly
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Security Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationLogisticsLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationSASCPR CertificationSkills
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Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
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SecurityAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
SecuritySurveillanceIncident ResponseWriting SkillsCustomer ServiceServingSecurity Operations Supervisor
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Smart ServeWriting SkillsSecurityWHMIS CertificationLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationSkills
SecuritySupervising ExperienceCCTVWriting SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServicePrivate Security Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Class 3 LicenceForkliftTDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceSkills
FreightHeavy Equipment OperationAutomotive RepairBox TruckMaintenanceDelivery Driver ExperienceSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationSkills
CashieringCleaningCustomer ServiceServingLaundryCommunication SkillsMobile Security Guard
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
MarketingFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationDigital MarketingSkills
Customer ServiceMultilingualCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft 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 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: customer service, security and surveillance.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: First Aid Certification, CPR Certification and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security operations supervisor, private security guard and security guard, screener.
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 6 years of professional experience.
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