Security Guard - Vancouver

Position Overview

Job Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $18.75 - $22.00 per hour

Site Overview

Our placement sites span key facilities across the Lower Mainland, including higher education campuses, healthcare environments, corporate office towers, bustling shopping centres, and mobile patrol routes. Each location offers a unique setting where you can serve the community, uphold safety, and build professional security experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting regular patrols on foot, monitoring CCTV systems, securing access points, and maintaining a clear safety presence.
• Responding swiftly to alarms, security breaches, property damage, and facility hazards.
• De-escalating challenging situations involving violent or aggressive individuals, enforcing property rules, and conducting lawful detentions when required.
• Assisting members of the public, tenants, healthcare staff, and visitors with clear directions and attentive customer service.
• Writing clear, detailed incident reports on computers that can be used for site records or legal proceedings.
• Providing first aid and taking a leadership role during emergency incidents.
• Using smartphones to track patrol routes and two-way radios to coordinate with team members and dispatch units.
  
  

Must Haves

• A valid BC Security Worker License.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, suitable for detailed report writing.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Physical capacity to stand and walk for up to 8-hour shifts indoors and outdoors across varied terrain, including stairs and parking garages.
• Confidence responding to and managing emergencies involving physical trauma, aggressive behavior, or medical situations.
• Comfort using basic technology, including smart devices, computers, and two-way radios.
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience in security, customer service, or community volunteering.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.
• Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA2) certification.
• Advanced Security Training (AST) certification.
• Marine Transportation Security Clearance (MTSC).
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Competitive compensation with room for progression as you gain skills and site certifications.
• Clear internal promotion pathways to help you grow your career.
• Comprehensive training and support from a recognized industry leader.
  
  

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.