Casual SMU Events Security Officer

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description: Paladin is hiring casual security officers to work at various locations around the Halifax Regional Municipality to cover Summer events.

Position Details:

Position: Casual Security Officer

Site: Saint Mary's University

Hours: As needed; Shifts can be anywhere between 4-6 hours, day and night shifts

Payrate: $17.71

Key Responsibilities:

• Patrol the building, facilities and exterior grounds 
• Respond to incidents and play an active role in all emergency situations
• Conduct investigations re: thefts, break and enter, suspicious persons, accidents, vandalism, etc and complete incident reports, occurrence logs or appropriate documentation
• Complete door locks/unlocks as required; monitor for unsecure doors
• Enforce site's policy as per assigned and document all non-compliance.
• Provide assistance, as necessary, to community members'
• Assist in orientation and training of new security personnel, as required.
• Provide First Aid response.
• Conduct ID checks, as required.
• Monitor surveillance cameras, as required.
• Other related duties and assignments, as delegated by the Paladin Client Service Manager.
• Parking Duties may be required.

Prerequisites:

• Ability to obtain Security License for the province of Nova Scotia
• Must currently hold a valid Intermediate First Aid & CPR - Level C (from a CSA-approved vendor)
• Valid Driver's License and personal vehicle are considered asset.
• English (oral and written) fluency is a must
• Must be able to provide certifications in Use of Force (UOF) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
• • Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's UoF/MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
  • Please be aware: The UoF/MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite; however, Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability

Why choose Paladin?

• Your paycheck, on your schedule—daily pay offered.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Competitive wage and benefits package.
• Free Uniforms
• Company paid Security license
• Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
• Paid vacation & sick days

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

Intermediate First Aid/CPR C

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays