Full time

Security officer

📍Halifax, NS(Map)📅Posted Aug 31, 2026
Available Openings10 Vacancies
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Universal Realty Group in Halifax, NS is inviting applications for the position of Security officer. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. Terms of employment: Permanent employment or Full time. Required shifts: Shift.

Employer Name: Universal Realty Group
Position: Security officer
No. of vacancies: 10 vacancies
Salary: $17.00 to $21.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 80 to 96 hours bi-weekly
Employment type: Permanent employment - Full time
Shift: Shift
NOC code: 64410
Location: Halifax, NS, B3J 3R4

Job Description

  • The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
  • The candidate may be required to appear in court as a witness.
  • The candidate must produce reports.
  • The candidate must enforce regulations to maintain order, resolve conflicts, and monitor establishment activities.
  • The candidate must patrol assigned areas.
  • The candidate must prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments.

Job Requirements

  • The candidate must be fluent in English.
  • There are no standard education requirements, such as a bachelor's degree, a certificate, or a diploma.
  • The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
  • The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
  • The candidate must have good judgement skills.
  • The candidate must be reliable.
  • The candidate must be a good team player.
  • The candidate must be punctual.
  • The candidate must maintain a positive attitude.
  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Work Site Environment

  • The candidate must work in all weather conditions.

Work Setting

  • The candidate must work in a retail service establishment.
  • The candidate should work in staff accommodation that offers live-in accommodation when an employer provides a housing offer to its employees.
  • The candidate should be able to work in an apartment/condominium, as an office building with two or more individually owned units.
  • The candidate should work in a shopping center or mall and provide a business place that includes retail space/units, facilities, and services to potential retailers.
  • The candidate should work in an office building; quality workspace design leads to a less stressful and more productive atmosphere.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

  • The candidate should have an eye for detail.
  • The candidate must be willing to work long hours in various positions, including those that require sitting, standing, and walking, as well as those that involve physical activity.
  • The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
  • The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
  • The candidate should be willing to work for long hours in sitting positions.
  • The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
  • The candidate must be willing to walk for long periods of time.
  • The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.

Benefits

  • The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
  • The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
  • The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
  • The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
  • The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
  • The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependents, including spouses, children, and parents.
  • The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
  • The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
  • The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
  • The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
  • The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.
  • The candidate will receive travel insurance coverage, including benefits for flight delays, lost passports, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other travel-related incidents.
  • The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

By mail

5657 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS
B3J 3R4

If applying by email, please answer the following questions in the body of your message:
  • Job reference number 2020260720SG
  • Answers to the following screening questions:
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?