Security Guard Critical Response Team

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard Critical Response Team

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $26.00 / hour

Site Overview

This role supports critical infrastructure protection and utility facilities across key operational locations. You will play an essential part in safeguarding high-profile laydown areas, construction sites, and specialized utility assets, helping maintain a safe and secure environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct proactive exterior patrols across facility grounds and laydown areas.
• Protect critical infrastructure and project assets from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.
• Manage access control points and verify entry credentials.
• Detect, de-escalate, and report suspicious activities or security threats.
• Respond promptly to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Maintain detailed daily notebook entries and complete accurate incident reports.
• Provide a visible, professional security presence at all times.
  
  

Must Haves

• Valid BC Security Worker License
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver's abstract
• Reliable personal transportation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, including during overnight shifts
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Basic Security Training (BST) certification
• Basic First Aid (BFA) certification
• Previous mobile patrol experience
• Prior security experience in military, law enforcement, or critical infrastructure environments
• Experience working overnight security shifts
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Comprehensive site-specific orientation and specialized learning management system (LMS) training
• Priority access to specialized coverage assignments, including BC Hydro projects
• Opportunities for advancement into specialized security units
• Clear pathways toward permanent role assignments
• Valuable hands-on experience in high-profile infrastructure security operations
  
  

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.