Event Tactical Security Guards

Securitas Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Virtual training

On the job training

Top industry rates of pay

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Securitas Canada Limited in the Edmonton area is seeking professional Event Tactical Security Guards to staff concerts, sporting events, festivals, conventions, and other special events. You will help maintain a safe, secure environment while delivering excellent customer service.

Candidates must hold an Alberta Security License, PPCT or CTSS certification, and complete AGLC Protect & Proserve if required. Open availability Apr 1–Sept 1, 2025, 3 PM–Midnight, with ability to work evenings,

Qualifications

• Alberta Security License required.
• PPCT or CTSS certification required.
• Tactical communication or de-escalation training required.
• 3+ years of event security/tactical guard experience.
• Open availability Apr 1–Sept 1, 2025, 3pm–midnight.
• AGLC certification (Protect and Proserve) required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report activities and incidents at client sites.
• Control access to client sites including verifying government ID.
• Perform security checks (bag search, pat-downs, wanding).
• De-escalate situations verbally and maintain composure.
• Provide excellent customer service while minimizing risk to property and people.
• Maintain security posture during outdoor events in all-weather conditions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Incident reporting

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

Alberta Security License

PPCT or CTSS certification

AGLC certification (Protect and Proserve)

Job description

Securitas Canada Limited

EVENT SECURITY TACTICAL GUARDS

Location: EDMONTON AREA

Securitas is a global leader in the security industry and has been providing security services since 1899. With over 8,000 employees in 25 District officesacross Canada, and 370,000 employees globally, wepossess the experience and knowledge to offer a broad range of expert services including:On-site Guarding, Mobile Patrol Guarding, Leading Technology Solutions, Remote Guarding, and Investigations.

We are seeking professional, reliable, and customer-focused Event Tactical Security Guards to provide security services at concerts, sporting events, festivals, conventions, and other special events. The successful candidate will maintain a safe and secure environment while delivering exceptional customer service.

We are seeking EVENT SECURITY TACTICAL GUARDS FOR THE EDMONTON area.

• Must be available for evenings, overnight and weekend shifts.
• $19.50 per hour

Primary Event Security Tactical Guard Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Observes and report activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property, its assets, and personnel.
• Must be able to work where liquor is being sold and be able to be certified with AGLC for Liquor legislation and enforcement.
• Must be able to work in all-weather as most events are outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to go hands on in high stress moments and physically able to remove unwanted guards or trespassers.
• Must be training in Control Tactics, Restraints, Take Down and handcuffing.
• Must be able to De-Escalate a situation Verbally and have great Verbal English skills.
• Must be able to write an effective incident report and ensure all the facts are captured.
• Must be able to communicate effective in English both Verbally and in Writing
• Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Controls access to client sites or facility through the admittance process including Verifying Government ID
• Perform Security Checks including Bag Search, Pat Downs, and Wanding protocols.
• Must be able to patrol and act accordingly with various types of incidents/disturbances.
• Satisfy client needs by providing excellent customer service while minimizing risk to the client's property and assets.
• Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents. emergencies, or security investigations.
• Use of communication systems such as handheld radios to report and inform.

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid Alberta Security License
• Must have PPCT or CTSS valid certification.
• Having Tactical Communication, Verbal Judo or De-Escalation training is required.
• Security minimum 3 years of Experience, especially Event Security and tactical guards experience
• Must have an open availability between April 1 and September 1, 2025, more specifically between 3pm and Midnight.
• Must have or be able to complete AGLC certification of Protect and Proserve
• Must be able to work in all-weather as most events are outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the site or be able to utilize public transportation.

OTHER BENEFITS:

• Freeuniform
• Virtual training
• On the job training
• Top industry rates of pay
• Continuous learning opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply.

The posting will remain open until it is filled.

Further information about the Company:www.securitas.ca