Security Guard

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard (Operations)

Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time

Pay Rate: Training Wage: $18.75/hour | Site Wage: $19.50 - $22.00/hour

Schedule: Days, mornings, nights, and weekends (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available)

Site Overview

Our client locations across Victoria offer dynamic operational environments. Depending on the assigned property, duties can be active and physically engaging, providing guards with opportunities to interact with the community, support public safety, and ensure building security.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public.
• Perform regular foot patrols to protect personnel, property, and equipment.
• Monitor for security breaches, safety hazards, and emergencies, contacting emergency responders when necessary.
• Provide initial medical response and first aid when required.
• Write clear, detailed daily shift, incident, and emergency reports.
• Maintain regular communication using two-way radios and computer software applications.
• Exercise crowd control and evict trespassers using non-violent de-escalation methods.
  
  

Must Haves

• Valid BC Security Licence
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License
• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and social perceptiveness skills
• Working knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to maintain composure and make immediate decisions during emergency response situations with minimal supervision
• Physical ability to walk and stand for prolonged hours
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Valid Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 or higher
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Comprehensive medical insurance and life insurance coverage
• Paid vacation and paid sick days
• Internal promotion opportunities and skill development
• A workplace culture focused on respect, inclusion, and teamwork
  
  

Why Join Our Team?

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.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

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

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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