Tactical Mobile Security Guard

Position Overview

• Title: Tactical Mobile Security Guard
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour ($27.00 per hour after training)
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts on a 4-day rotation
  
  

Site Overview

This tactical mobile role covers various client facilities across Vancouver Island area. Rather than staying at a single fixed post, you will operate a company vehicle to protect multiple properties, respond to urgent situations, and maintain a visible safety presence across diverse grounds and facilities.

Special Relocation Bonus: Receive a $1,000 bonus if you are willing to relocate to the North Island area - Courtenay, BC! (paid after 6 months)

What You'll Be Doing

• Conduct emergency responses to alarms, property damage, and safety breaches within designated timeframes.
• Operate a Paladin vehicle and perform foot patrols inside and outside client facilities, including navigating stairs and uneven terrain.
• Direct unauthorized individuals to leave client premises firmly and professionally.
• Work directly with police, fire, and ambulance first responders when incidents occur.
• Report incidents to the Security Command Centre and complete detailed report logs for every shift.
• Build positive working relationships with local business operators to support community safety.
  
  

Must Haves

• Valid BC Security Licence
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in the security industry
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with a clean driving abstract
• Availability to work 12-hour shifts on a 4-day rotation
• Computer skills, including experience with MS Office
• Strong communication skills and a calm, professional customer service approach
• Legal authorization to work in Canada
  
  

Nice-to-Haves

• Advanced Security Training (AST) or experience with handcuffing and self-defense (training provided to successful candidates)
• Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA 2) certification (training provided to successful candidates)
• Post-secondary education in Criminology or Law Enforcement
  
  

What's In It For You?

• Comprehensive benefit coverage, including medical insurance
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Company-provided certification training for AST and OFA 2
• Clear pathways for internal growth and 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.

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