Security Officer

Job Title

Security Officer

Job Description Summary

Title: Full-time Security Officer
Location: Halifax Shopping Centre
Scheduled Hours: 40 hrs. per week
Monday – Sunday (shift rotations: Days/Evenings/Backshifts/Holidays

Job Description

Tasks & Responsibilities include:

• Perform security patrols of the centre – internal and external;
• Monitor all areas and control access by non-authorized persons (ie. Roof access, back corridors, after-hours access, etc. );
• Maintain communications at all times with other security officers, management, customer service and maintenance personnel;
• Respond immediately to requests for assistance from Management, customers, tenants and
• Respond immediately to any emergencies and co-ordinate activities in accordance with established procedures;
• Ensure maximum customer, tenant and employee safety at all times;
• Be courteous, tactful and helpful, but firm in enforcement of shopping centre policies and Document all activities and notable occurrences during each shift;
• Thoroughly investigate and document all incidents and occurrences involving customers, tenants and employees or related property;
• Maintain highest standard of security and professionalism at all times in attitude, appearance, application and deportment;
• Maintain and operate the centre computerized equipment’s, and mechanical equipment;
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience Required:

The successful candidates will possess:

• College diploma in Law Enforcement and/or Security Administration preferred;
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in retail environment;
• Excellent written, verbal communication and de-escalation skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Familiar with applicable Health & Safety Legislation (eg. WHMIS, Occupational Health & Safety
• Be self-motivated, diplomatic and confident to deal with tenants, contractors and the public;
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload;
• Possess a valid Nova Scotia Drivers’ License with acceptable driving abstract;
• Must be able to provide a Clear Criminal Background Certificate;
• Certified in First Aid, CPR AED & Oxygen Administration;
• Able to work in a ‘Team’ environment.

Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.Cushman & Wakefield s’engage a respecter l’equite en matiere d’emploi. Notre objectif est d’offrir un milieu de travail diversifie, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous etes une personne handicapee et que vous avez besoin de recevoir l’offre d’emploi dans un autre format ou d’acceder a toute autre mesure d’adaptation au cours du processus d’embauche, veuillez soumettre votre demande par courriel a canadarecruitment@cushwake.com. Veuillez mentionner le titre de poste et le lieu de travail au moment de communiquer avec nous.