Security Guard - BST Certification Provided

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard - BST Certification Provided

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $18.75 - $23.00 per hour

Site Overview

We place guards across a wide range of active client environments, including healthcare facilities, post-secondary campuses, commercial office towers, retail centers, government sites, warehouses, and major event venues hosting concerts and sports events.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct regular foot patrols across indoor and outdoor areas, including stairwells, parkades, and uneven terrain.
• De-escalate conflicts and maintain a safe, welcoming atmosphere for staff, clients, and visitors.
• Respond to alarms and emergency situations, providing first aid assistance when required.
• Control access to facilities and monitor CCTV systems.
• Write clear, detailed incident reports following site policies.
  
  

Must Haves

• Do not currently hold a valid BC Security License (this program provides free 40-hour Basic Security Training upon commitment to 6 months of full-time work).
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, with the confidence to speak with team members, clients, members of the public, and emergency responders.
• Physical capability to stand and patrol for the majority of a shift in varying weather conditions.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in community safety, law enforcement, or helping others.
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Fully funded Basic Security Training (BST) certification course (40 hours) provided prior to start.
• Competitive starting pay with site-dependent growth opportunities.
• Supportive work environment with clear pathways for career advancement
  
  

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.