Security Officer (Halifax Regional Municipality)

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. The Security Officer reports to the Director, through the Assistant Director, Operations Manager and Security Patrol Managers, and serves as a patrol level security officer, primarily responsible for offering assistance, documenting interactions, and exercising discretion in relation to university and Security Services matters.Key Responsibilities

Conduct foot patrols to reassure the community through high‑engagement interactions. Respond to fire alarms, intrusion alarms, well‑being checks, mental health emergencies, disturbances, and/or suspicious/criminal activities. Deliver first aid and/or emergency assistance in accidents or injuries involving students, employees, or visitors.Answer incoming emergency calls promptly and calmly, extracting critical details and prioritizing responses; coordinate security officers and/or other emergency responders to arrive on‑scene. Maintain operational knowledge of a sophisticated electronic access control and CCTV system. Document incidents in patrol notebooks and complete detailed incident reports as required.Work Environment

Security Officers work a block of rotating 12‑hour shifts: two day shifts followed by two night shifts and four days off. Application requires a criminal record check, vulnerable sector check, and a driver’s abstract. Required Qualifications

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent with relevant or related experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with English competency. Valid Class 5 Nova Scotia driver’s license with no restrictions. Demonstrated competency working with diverse populations and a commitment to building inclusive communities.Strong attention to detail and professional competence. Curiosity and commitment to ongoing learning, initiative, and positive outcomes. Team player who cultivates a connected workspace and models expected behaviours with respect and integrity. Assets

Advanced Medical First Responder training. Previous security training and experience, especially in post‑secondary or health‑care settings. Unique training and/or experience related to security operations. Fluency in other languages. Job Competencies

Respect&Inclusion Adaptability Knowledge&Thinking Skills Communication Service Benefits

The 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. Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University is committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island, people of Black/African descent, women, persons with disabilities, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and other equity‑deserving groups. Preference will be given to self‑identified members of these groups in line with the Employment Equity Policy.

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