Full-Time Security Officer
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Maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming environment for staff, students, and visitors at the Chignecto Central Regional Centre for Education. This full-time position offers a consistent, predictable daytime schedule from Monday to Friday, making it a great opportunity for individuals looking for stability, work-life balance, and a rewarding career in security.
As a key presence on site, you will combine vigilance with high-quality customer service, ensuring the facility remains secure while helping everyone on site feel safe and supported.
Schedule & Compensation
Pay: $18.50 per hour (overtime pay applies after 48 hours)
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: On-site in Truro, NS (no travel required)
What Success Looks Like
Day-to-day, success means maintaining an attentive, professional presence and taking proactive steps to identify and resolve safety concerns before they escalate. Over time, you will build trusted relationships with facility staff and visitors, becoming a reliable point of contact for campus safety.
Key responsibilities include:
Conduct regular interior and exterior patrols of buildings and grounds to identify security risks, safety hazards, or policy infractions.
Perform routine door locking and unlocking procedures and monitor entrances to ensure proper access control.
Respond promptly and professionally to security alarms, incidents, and medical emergencies.
Provide First Aid support when required.
Investigate reported property damage, theft, vandalism, or suspicious activity, and complete clear, objective incident reports.
Assist staff and visitors with directions, general inquiries, and parking guidance in a courteous manner.
Monitor security cameras and report unusual findings to management.
Assist with training and orienting new security team members as needed.
Qualifications
Must-Have Requirements
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Ability to obtain a valid Nova Scotia Security License (licensing fees are covered by the company).
Valid Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C certification from a CSA-approved provider.
Fluent written and spoken English communication skills.
Valid Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications, OR willingness to complete prerequisite training prior to onboarding.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
Previous experience in security, customer service, law enforcement, or a related safety role.
Training & Certification Details
Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certifications are required before starting on site. If you do not currently hold these certifications, training is available through Paladin Security prior to onboarding. While the hours spent in prerequisite training are unpaid, the full cost of the training course is covered for candidates who commit to six months of employment.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance coverage.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Free uniforms, complete with a dry cleaning and tailoring allowance.
Company-covered security licensing fees.
Flexible daily pay options.
Access to ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
Why Join Our Team?
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Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you are dependable, observant, and eager to help maintain a safe community environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application today to be considered for this opportunity.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.