Surveillance Security Guard 1
- Halifax, NS, Canada
Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, with increases after probation + benefits. · Full-time
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- Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, with increases after probation + benefits.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Career Area: Security Guard
Location:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard
In a high-security environment, this role is designed for professionals who can assess situations, anticipate risks, and act with sound judgment and composure.
Experience or education in law enforcement, policing, correction, persons with mental health crisis or other specialized environments is a strong asset. A sharp eye for detail, ability to effectively document observations, respect for security protocols, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
What's in it for you?
- Development of transferable skills in institutional security and procedural compliance, supporting long-term growth in law enforcement or specialized security careers.
- Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, with increases after probation + benefits.
- Ongoing training through GardaWorld Campus, including incident response and risk management at no cost.
- Uniform provided at no cost.
- Health benefits providing 24/hours a week is maintained
- Provide continuous surveillance of persons in a controlled environment.
- Perform wellness checks at 15 minute intervals, in accordance with security standards and procedures.
- Identify and report risk situations or medical concerns.
- Respond professionally, calmly, and in compliance during sensitive situations.
- Accurately complete official documentation and observation reports.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance.
- Clean criminal background check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
- CPR / First Aid Level C certification
- Background in law enforcement, police services, corrections, or care for vulnerable persons is an asset.
- Professionalism, discipline, integrity, and the ability to perform under pressure.
- proficient with Microsoft 365 and computer systems.
GardaWorld, a global leader in security, offers exciting career opportunities in an evolving industry. We celebrate diversity and invite talent from all backgrounds to apply.
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Responsibilities
Conduct continuous surveillance of people in a controlled environment and perform wellness checks every 15 minutes. Identify and report risks or medical concerns, respond calmly and professionally to sensitive situations, and complete accurate official documentation and observation reports.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance, pass a criminal background check with a Vulnerable Sector Check, and hold CPR/First Aid Level C certification. Experience in law enforcement, policing, corrections, or care for vulnerable people is an asset; professionalism, integrity, composure under pressure, and proficiency with Microsoft 365 and computer systems are also expected.
Skills
- Surveillance
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Response
- Observation Reporting
- Documentation
- Wellness Checks
- Security Protocol Compliance
- Professionalism
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Composure Under Pressure
- Microsoft 365
- Computer Systems
- CPR
- First Aid
- Mental Health Crisis Response
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- Ongoing Training
- Uniform Provided
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Surveillance
- Security Guard
- High-Security Environment
- Institutional Security
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Incident Response
- Security Protocols
- Wellness Checks
- Observation Reports
- Official Documentation
- Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
- Criminal Background Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- CPR
- First Aid Level C
- Law Enforcement
- Policing
- Corrections
- Mental Health Crisis
- Care for Vulnerable Persons
- Microsoft 365
- Computer Systems
- Procedural Compliance