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Dalhousie University

Security Officer

Halifax, NS, Canada

Salary $23.97 per hour · Full-time

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Pay: Salary $23.97 per hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Security Officer

Research Project

Department/Unit Security Services

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S319-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 99

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $23.97 per hour

Classification Security Officer

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our 19,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Dalhousie Security Services is a diverse and inclusive team of public safety professionals that collaborates with students, staff, and faculty to build a safer and more connected campus experience. Security Services believes that students are the most important part of our campus, promoting an inclusive, holistic, and client-centric approach to personal safety and security while being a resource in the delivery of reassurance, education, and support of referral initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Security, through the Assistant Director, Operations Manager and Security Patrol Managers, the Security Officer acts as a patrol level security officer, whose primary goal is to offer assistance, document the interaction, and exercise discretion in relation to university and Security Services matters.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts foot patrol functions to reassure the community through high-engagement interactions. Can attain as much as 15,000-20,000 steps per 12 hour shift.
Provides initial response to fire alarms, intrusion alarms, well-being checks, mental health emergencies, disturbances, and/or suspicious/criminal activities.
Delivers first aid and/or emergency assistance in cases of accident or injury involving any student, employee, or visitor(s) to the university.
Answers incoming emergency calls promptly and calmly, extracting critical details regarding the nature and location of emergencies while evaluating the severity of situations and prioritizing responses accordingly; additionally, coordinates security officers and/or other emergency responders to arrive on-scene.
Maintains an operational knowledge of a sophisticated electronic access control and CCTV system.
Documents in patrol notebook and completes detailed incident reports as required.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Officers work a block of rotating 12-hour shifts: two dayshifts followed by two nightshifts and four days off.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal record check, vulnerable sector check, and provide a drivers abstract.

Required Qualifications

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent with relevant or related experience.
Good oral and written communication skills essential with English competency.
A valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license with no restrictions is required to operate security vehicles.
Demonstrated competency working with diverse populations and an ongoing commitment to building more inclusive communities.
Must demonstrate a proven attention to detail with the ability to operate with competence and professionalism.
Must be curious, with a commitment to ongoing learning and understanding context of the bigger picture; additionally, is willing to take initiative, constantly finding ways to do better while encouraging positive outcomes.
Must be a team player, cultivating a workspace where team members feel connected and understood by each other, while modelling expected behaviors with respect and integrity; additionally, must be empathetic, caring about and giving recognition to a range of lived experiences beyond one’s own.

Assets

Advanced Medical First Responder training.
Previous security training and experience particularly working in a post-secondary or health care environment.
Unique training and/or experience related to security operations.
Fluency in other languages.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

Respect & Inclusion
Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 99) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information.

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 4

Open Date 10/02/2026

Close Date 10/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/22226

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Responsibilities

Conduct foot patrols and respond to alarms, well-being checks, medical or mental health emergencies, disturbances, and suspicious or criminal activity. Provide first aid, handle emergency calls, coordinate responders, operate access control and CCTV systems, and document interactions and incidents.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent with relevant experience, strong English communication skills, and an unrestricted Class 5 Nova Scotia driver's license. They must demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, initiative, teamwork, empathy, and the ability to work respectfully with diverse populations; first responder training and security experience are assets.

Skills

Foot Patrol
Emergency Response
First Aid
Emergency Call Handling
Incident Documentation
Access Control Systems
CCTV Systems
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Discretion
Adaptability
Teamwork
Empathy
Respect and Inclusion
Customer Service

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Health Plan
Dental Plan
Health Spending Account
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program

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Keywords

Security Services
Campus Security
Foot Patrol
Public Safety
Emergency Response
Fire Alarms
Intrusion Alarms
Well-Being Checks
Mental Health Emergencies
First Aid
Emergency Calls
Incident Reports
Patrol Notebook
Electronic Access Control
CCTV
Security Vehicles
Class 5 Driver's License
Criminal Record Check
Vulnerable Sector Check
Driver's Abstract
Advanced Medical First Responder Training
Rotating 12-Hour Shifts
Diverse Populations
Respect and Inclusion
Adaptability
Communication
Service

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