Security Officers for hire in Halifax, NS
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Time Management5%Surveillance4%Education level
Vocational or technical training35%High school diploma or GED30%Bachelor's degree19%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%6-10 years20%Current company
GardaWorld
Paladin Security Group
Allied Universal Security Services
Time at current job
Less than a year30%2-5 years30%1-2 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 707 profiles for Security Officers in Halifax, NS
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Halifax, NS: $80,008 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,156 – $120,425 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 ReportingSecurity Guard
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceFood SafetyAED CertificationFirst Aid Certification+8 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCookingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordSecurity Officer (Casual)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceFire Safety Certification+4 moreSkills
Shelters and Transitional HousingSecuritySurveillancePatrollingDe-Escalation TechniquesIncident ResponseSecurity Officer — Casual
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Licenses & certifications
Writing SkillsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR Level C and AED CertificationDriving LicenceClass 4 Licence+8 moreSkills
SecurityDe-Escalation TechniquesPatrollingAuthenticationSurveillanceWritten Report WritingSecurity 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
Word ProcessingWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsMicrosoft ExcelCPR Level C and AED CertificationMicrosoft Powerpoint+11 moreSkills
Communication SkillsEnglishComputer OperationComputer ScienceComputer SkillsCCTV
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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?
The average time to fill a security officer role is 27 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security officers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, time management and surveillance.
What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: First Aid Certification, CPR and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security guard, security supervisor and security officer (casual).
What level of education is common for a security officer?
Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a security officer in Halifax, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 11 years of professional experience.
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