Security Guard

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Casual / Contract

Pay Rate: $18.75 per hour

Schedule: Evening shifts

Site Overview

Located in the Lake Cowichan area, this role supports local sports events and community venues. It offers an active work environment where you can stay on your feet, interact with the public, and ensure a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all patrons.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Security Guard, you will keep facilities secure while delivering helpful customer service. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Providing assistance to clients, patrons, and guests while building positive community relationships.

• Performing foot patrols to secure personnel, buildings, and equipment.

• Monitoring sites for security breaches, safety hazards, and operational issues.

• Exercising crowd control during sports events and managing trespassers.

• Using de-escalation techniques to resolve non-violent conflicts calmly and effectively.

• Writing detailed, clear reports for daily logs and safety incidents.

• Contacting emergency services and responding calmly to urgent situations with minimal supervision.

Must Haves

• Valid BC Security License (training assistance available through in-person sessions on Vancouver Island or via JIBC).

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

• Good physical fitness and the ability to walk for extended periods.

Nice-to-Haves

• Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 or higher.

• Working knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention techniques.

What's In It For You?

• Licensing support and in-person training opportunities on Vancouver Island.

• Clear pathways for career advancement with a company that promotes from within.

• An inclusive company culture focused on respect, team support, and safety.

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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