Casual Data Centre Security Guard
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Competitive wage of $19.57/hr · Full-time
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- Competitive wage of $19.57/hr
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Original job description
Career Area: Security Guard
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA
Ready to suit up as a Casual Data Centre Security Guard
Join a High-Profile Data Centre Security Team
Are you looking for flexible work with the potential to grow into a permanent opportunity? GardaWorld is seeking reliable and professional Casual Data Centre Security Guards to support one of our high-profile data centre clients in the Calgary region.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a sophisticated security environment where you'll gain experience with advanced security systems, access control administration, and surveillance monitoring. Successful candidates will be cross-trained across three security areas and provide coverage for vacations, absences, and additional operational needs.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive wage of $19.57/hr
- We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
- Flexible schedules with various shifts available
- Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Cross-training in multiple security fuctions and locations
- Work at a high-profile data centre environment
- Free onsite parking
- Conduct regular patrols to identify and report security risks, suspicious activities, and safety hazards.
- Monitor CCTV surveillance systems and respond promptly to security incidents.
- Operate and monitor security management systems.
- Manage access control systems, including issuing, programming, monitoring, and deactivating access cards.
- Control and monitor entry and exit points, ensuring only authorized personnel access the facility.
- Respond to alarms, emergencies, and access control violations.
- Complete accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and shift handover documentation.
- Assist employees, contractors, and visitors while enforcing site security policies and procedures.
- Coordinate with site management and emergency services when required.
- Ensure all security equipment and systems remain operational and report technical issues promptly.
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Valid Alberta Security Services Licence.
- Be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident and have resided in Canada for a minimum of five (5) years due to client contractual and security requirements.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a Reliability Status Security Clearance.
- Strong communication, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable using technology, access control systems, and surveillance platforms.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Physically able to conduct foot patrols and stand/walk for extended periods.
- Available to work rotating shifts of 8 to 12 hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Reliable transportation is required, as the sites are not accessible by public transit.
- Previous security, industrial, data centre, or access control experience is an asset.
- Dependable, flexible, and willing to work across all three locations in Balzac, Rocky View County, and Calgary's SE Industrial area to support operational, vacation, and leave coverage.
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Responsibilities
Conduct patrols, monitor CCTV and security systems, manage access controls, and respond to alarms, emergencies, and security incidents. Maintain accurate reports and logs, assist site personnel and visitors, coordinate with management and emergency services, and report equipment issues.
Requirements
Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada, hold a valid Alberta Security Services Licence, meet the stated Canadian residency and citizenship or permanent-resident requirements, and be eligible for Reliability Status clearance. They need strong communication and problem-solving skills, the ability to work rotating 8–12-hour shifts and conduct patrols, reliable transportation, and flexibility to cover three locations; prior relevant security experience is an asset.
Skills
- Security Patrols
- CCTV Monitoring
- Security Incident Response
- Security Management Systems
- Access Control Administration
- Access Card Programming
- Alarm Response
- Incident Reporting
- Report Writing
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Emergency Decision-Making
- Technology Proficiency
- Physical Fitness
- Customer Service
- Security Equipment Monitoring
Benefits
- Continuing Education Coverage
- Flexible Schedules
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Uniform Provided
- Cross-Training
- Free Onsite Parking
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Data Centre Security
- Security Guard
- Alberta Security Services Licence
- Reliability Status Security Clearance
- CCTV
- Surveillance Monitoring
- Access Control
- Access Cards
- Security Management Systems
- Security Patrols
- Incident Response
- Alarm Response
- Emergency Services
- Incident Reports
- Daily Activity Logs
- Shift Handover Documentation
- Security Policies
- Security Equipment
- Vacation Coverage
- Rotating Shifts
- Data Centre
- Security Services