Discover
The Opportunity
Operational Support
Lead Hand - Security
Ivany Campus
Dartmouth Nova Scotia
Department of Facilities and Engineering
Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing April 1 2026
Application deadline: 11:59PM February 26 2026
Competition No: 2526-358
Salary Range: $45359.95 - $47954.41 annually
What youll do
Responsibilities
What you will be doing
- The Lead Hand - Security position reports directly to the Facilities Manager and has a functional reporting relationship to the Regional Public Safety Supervisor.
- This position will support the safety and security of NSCC campuses by performing regular patrols monitoring access points and assisting students staff and visitors. The role also includes providing day-to-day supervision and coordination of contract security staff to ensure duties are carried out professionally across the campuses. Responsibilities include responding to incidents reporting safety concerns conducting routine safety checks conduct routine/preliminary investigations and maintaining accurate logs. By maintaining a visible approachable presence and supporting contract staff this position helps foster a secure respectful and service-focused campus environment.
What youll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or GED. A college diploma would be considered an asset.
- You have a minimum of 2 years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in Security.
- Occupational experience that includes Customer Service Investigations and Documentation would be considered an asset.
- Prior experience working in a post-secondary institution hospital or similarly complex institutional setting would be considered an asset.
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100 certification would be considered an asset.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite E-mail CCTV and access control systems.
- You have demonstrated experience providing safe reliable and customer focused security services in a public environment.
- You possess a valid Intermediate First Aid certification and Automated External Defibrillator with child enforcement certification.
- A valid Nova Scotia Drivers License is required for this position.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in using security technologies such as CCTV systems alarm panels communication equipment and electronic access control tools.
- You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures
- You have a proven ability to follow instructions
- You possess excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively during highpressure situations ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting and coordinate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders.
- You possess strong coordination skills effectively organizing daily security operations staff scheduling and task delegation to ensure smooth workflow.
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in upholding high standards of performance professionalism and accountability within all aspects of security operations while actively fostering a positive and proactive safety culture.
- You show a strong commitment to campus community involvement by actively participating in campus events orientations and safety awareness activities to build trust with students staff and visitors.
- You have a proven ability to coordinate emergency response efforts including fire alarms medical incidents lockdowns and evacuations.
- You have a proven ability to handle confrontational or sensitive situations professionally.
- You are skilled in writing detailed reports maintaining shift logs and managing scheduling/staff coverage.
- You are able to meet all physical demands of the role including sustained walking responding to emergencies wearing the assigned uniform and wearing required PPE (approximately 7 lbs) when operational needs require it.
A little bit about us
Nova Scotia Community College
We value Diversity and Inclusion
The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mikmaq Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons Black/African Nova Scotians members of racially visible communities persons with disabilities persons of a minority sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.
NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCCs commitment to accessible high-quality education across the province.
- Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus Strait Area Campus and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
- Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus Cumberland Campus and Amherst Learning Centre
- Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
- Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg Shelburne Burridge Campuses and Digby Learning Centre
- Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus Annapolis Valley Campus and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
Stand-Alone Campuses:
- Ivany Campus
- Sydney Waterfront Campus
- eCampus
All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.
Are you interested
Work With Us
As a condition of employment successful candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the Human Resources department before starting employment. Any cost incurred in obtaining this will be at the candidates expense. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of their background check. Our practice is to assess the criminal offence against the requirements of the position; not eliminate a candidate from consideration based on any criminal offence.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact David Meister HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Unfortunately we cannot accept late or paper applications.
DiscoverThe OpportunityOperational SupportLead Hand - SecurityIvany CampusDartmouth Nova ScotiaDepartment of Facilities and EngineeringContinuing Full Time Position: Commencing April 1 2026Application deadline: 11:59PM February 26 2026Competition No: 2526-358Salary Range: $45359.95 - $47954.41 annua...
Discover
The Opportunity
Operational Support
Lead Hand - Security
Ivany Campus
Dartmouth Nova Scotia
Department of Facilities and Engineering
Continuing Full Time Position: Commencing April 1 2026
Application deadline: 11:59PM February 26 2026
Competition No: 2526-358
Salary Range: $45359.95 - $47954.41 annually
What youll do
Responsibilities
What you will be doing
- The Lead Hand - Security position reports directly to the Facilities Manager and has a functional reporting relationship to the Regional Public Safety Supervisor.
- This position will support the safety and security of NSCC campuses by performing regular patrols monitoring access points and assisting students staff and visitors. The role also includes providing day-to-day supervision and coordination of contract security staff to ensure duties are carried out professionally across the campuses. Responsibilities include responding to incidents reporting safety concerns conducting routine safety checks conduct routine/preliminary investigations and maintaining accurate logs. By maintaining a visible approachable presence and supporting contract staff this position helps foster a secure respectful and service-focused campus environment.
What youll need
Qualifications
Qualifications and Occupational Experience:
- The minimum educational qualification for this position is a high school diploma or GED. A college diploma would be considered an asset.
- You have a minimum of 2 years (full time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in Security.
- Occupational experience that includes Customer Service Investigations and Documentation would be considered an asset.
- Prior experience working in a post-secondary institution hospital or similarly complex institutional setting would be considered an asset.
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100 certification would be considered an asset.
- You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite E-mail CCTV and access control systems.
- You have demonstrated experience providing safe reliable and customer focused security services in a public environment.
- You possess a valid Intermediate First Aid certification and Automated External Defibrillator with child enforcement certification.
- A valid Nova Scotia Drivers License is required for this position.
Relevant Skills and Knowledge:
- You demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are able to interact effectively with a diversity of people
- You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction
- Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment
- You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in using security technologies such as CCTV systems alarm panels communication equipment and electronic access control tools.
- You are familiar working within and committed to complying with OHS policies and procedures
- You have a proven ability to follow instructions
- You possess excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively during highpressure situations ensure accurate and comprehensive reporting and coordinate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders.
- You possess strong coordination skills effectively organizing daily security operations staff scheduling and task delegation to ensure smooth workflow.
- You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in upholding high standards of performance professionalism and accountability within all aspects of security operations while actively fostering a positive and proactive safety culture.
- You show a strong commitment to campus community involvement by actively participating in campus events orientations and safety awareness activities to build trust with students staff and visitors.
- You have a proven ability to coordinate emergency response efforts including fire alarms medical incidents lockdowns and evacuations.
- You have a proven ability to handle confrontational or sensitive situations professionally.
- You are skilled in writing detailed reports maintaining shift logs and managing scheduling/staff coverage.
- You are able to meet all physical demands of the role including sustained walking responding to emergencies wearing the assigned uniform and wearing required PPE (approximately 7 lbs) when operational needs require it.
A little bit about us
Nova Scotia Community College
We value Diversity and Inclusion
The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mikmaq Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons Black/African Nova Scotians members of racially visible communities persons with disabilities persons of a minority sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.
NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCCs commitment to accessible high-quality education across the province.
- Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus Strait Area Campus and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
- Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus Cumberland Campus and Amherst Learning Centre
- Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
- Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg Shelburne Burridge Campuses and Digby Learning Centre
- Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus Annapolis Valley Campus and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
Stand-Alone Campuses:
- Ivany Campus
- Sydney Waterfront Campus
- eCampus
All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process please follow this link.
Are you interested
Work With Us
As a condition of employment successful candidates are required to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the Human Resources department before starting employment. Any cost incurred in obtaining this will be at the candidates expense. Candidates will not be discriminated against on the basis of their background check. Our practice is to assess the criminal offence against the requirements of the position; not eliminate a candidate from consideration based on any criminal offence.
Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.
NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact David Meister HR Generalist at emailprotected. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.
Unfortunately we cannot accept late or paper applications.
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