◈ SERVING NOVA SCOTIA
First Defence Security hires dependable people for security work across Nova Scotia. Roles may include fixed-site guarding, mobile patrols, loss prevention and event coverage.
Hours depend on current contracts, and some openings welcome people new to security. Good judgement and clear writing matter, while some roles also need a driver’s licence or first aid.
Join the First Defence Security team.
Your details are used only to review your application.
Work at one location during the shift, monitor access and follow the client’s post orders.
Travel between scheduled stops, inspect properties and document each visit. These roles require a valid driver’s licence and a suitable driving record.
Support retail clients by observing activity, recording incidents and following the site’s response process.
Help manage entry points, guest movement and venue rules during scheduled events.
Available work changes as contracts begin, end or expand. An application tells us your preferred role, location and schedule, so we can match you with suitable openings.
Nova Scotia requires each private guard to hold a licence from the Department of Justice’s Security Programs Office.
Applicants must be at least 19, allowed to work in Canada and apply through a licensed employer. The Province checks criminal history, and some records may disqualify an applicant.
If you do not have a licence yet, say so when you apply. We can explain the employer steps and point you to the current forms.
The Province sets the rules, fees and wait times, so check its guidance before you apply.
Security shifts can take place during the day, overnight or on weekends and holidays. Your availability helps determine which sites and roles fit.
Before working alone, you receive site instructions that cover patrols, access, reports and key contacts. Some assignments also include on-site training with a supervisor.
Officers use a smartphone for schedules, timekeeping and reports. You need to write clear notes and stay calm when a situation changes.
Much of the work involves helping tenants, staff, visitors or the public. Arrive on time, wear the assigned uniform and follow the client’s procedures.
You can build experience across different assignments. New contracts may bring added hours, new sites or more responsibility.
These options depend on business needs and your work. Ask for help when an incident sits outside the post orders or your authority.
You can apply while your licence is in progress, but tell us which steps you have completed. You need the required licence before you perform regulated duties.
Past work in security, the military, law enforcement or customer service can help, although some openings welcome new candidates. We also look for reliability, sound judgement and clear written English.
Both may be available. Hours depend on current contracts, site schedules and your availability.
Send your resume, phone number, preferred area, work hours and licence status. For driving roles, note that you hold a valid driver’s licence.
We review applications against current and upcoming needs. If there is a possible match, a coordinator will contact you about the role and next steps.
Send your resume and tell us where in Nova Scotia you can work, plus your preferred shifts and roles.
Send us your resume and tell us where in Nova Scotia you can work. Include your preferred shifts and roles, so we can assess your application faster.
Questions about an opening? Call (902) 800-0156.
