Security Guard - Abbotsford
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
$19.75 to $20 CAD / hour · Full-time
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- $19.75 to $20 CAD / hour
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- Full-time
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Original job description
Title: Security Guard
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: $19.75 - $20.00 / hour
Site Overview
Located in Abbotsford, this retail shopping centre is a active community hub for shopping, dining, and services. As part of the site security team, you will help foster a safe, comfortable, and welcoming atmosphere for all tenants, staff, and visitors.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Security Guard, you will be the main point of contact for safety and customer support on site. Your daily duties will include:
- Conducting regular foot patrols across both indoor and outdoor areas of the property.
- Providing polite, helpful customer service to shoppers, property tenants, and visitors.
- Communicating clearly with clients, tenants, members of the public, and emergency services.
- De-escalating tense situations and managing trespass or eviction procedures when required.
- Enforcing property rules and bylaws consistently and professionally.
- Completing thorough, accurate incident reports during your shift.
- A valid BC Security Worker License.
- Previous experience in security and customer service roles.
- Experience managing conflict or handling incidents independently.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Physical ability to patrol on foot indoors and outdoors for most of your shift.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
- Advanced Security Training (AST) certification.
- Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within.
- A supportive work environment with a certified Great Place to Work company.
- Industry training and skill development to help grow your career.
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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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Conduct indoor and outdoor foot patrols at a retail shopping centre while providing customer support and communicating with tenants, visitors, clients, and emergency services. De-escalate conflicts, manage trespass or eviction procedures, enforce property rules, and complete accurate incident reports.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a valid BC Security Worker License, have previous security and customer service experience, and be able to manage conflicts or incidents independently. Strong written and spoken communication, the physical ability to patrol for most of the shift, and legal authorization to work in Canada are required; Advanced Security Training certification is preferred.
Skills
- Foot Patrols
- Customer Service
- Clear Communication
- Conflict De-escalation
- Incident Management
- Trespass Procedures
- Eviction Procedures
- Rule Enforcement
- Incident Reporting
- Independent Decision-Making
- Physical Stamina
Benefits
- Advancement Opportunities
- Promotion From Within
- Industry Training
- Skill Development
- Supportive Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
- Retail
Keywords
- Security Guard
- Security Worker License
- Advanced Security Training
- Foot Patrols
- Retail Shopping Centre
- Customer Service
- Conflict De-escalation
- Incident Management
- Trespass Procedures
- Eviction Procedures
- Property Rules
- Bylaw Enforcement
- Incident Reports
- Emergency Services
- Tenant Relations
- Visitor Support
- Physical Stamina
- Security and Investigations