High-Profile Protection Ambassador

GardaWorld; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GardaWorld is looking for a High-Profile Protection Ambassador in Vancouver. This role involves ensuring safety and privacy while providing exceptional service as the first point of contact in a high-profile client’s lobby. The ideal candidate will possess over three years of experience in executive protection, strong communication skills, and the ability to operate security systems proficiently.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible schedules

Career growth opportunities

Uniform provided at no cost

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in executive close protection, corporate/private security, or law enforcement.
• Must hold a valid BC security license and be authorized to work in Canada.
• Strong ability to de-escalate conflict and maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted protective presence and the first point of contact in the lobby.
• Enforce access policies, verify credentials, and monitor check-ins.
• Continuously assess the environment for risks or suspicious activity.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Strong communication skills

Situational awareness

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Emergency response systems

Job description

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Ready to suit up as a High-Profile Protection Ambassador

GardaWorldis seeking a highly experienced, polished, and discreet Executive Protection & Lobby Ambassador to support a high-profile client within an upscale office environment.

As a member of GardaWorld’s elite protective services team, you will serve as both a trusted protective presence and the first point of contact in the lobby—ensuring a seamless blend of safety, privacy, and exceptional service.

The ideal candidate has a background inexecutive or close protection, operates with emotional intelligence and professionalism, and thrives in an environment where discretion, situationalawareness, and attention to detail are paramount.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly wage of $27.00-$36.00/hr + comprehensive benefits
• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
• Flexible schedules with various shifts available
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Full-time opportunity
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Maintain a calm, low-profile, and watchful protective presence throughout the office to safeguard the principal and ensure a secure environment.
• Serve as the first point of contact in the lobby—greeting the principal, VIP guests, and visitors with discretion, professionalism, and warmth.
• Enforce access policies, verify credentials, monitor check-ins, and ensure only authorized personnel are admitted into secure areas.
• Continuously assess the environment for risks or suspicious activity. Respond appropriately to potential threats or incidents using GardaWorld’s security protocols.
• Act as a key liaison during emergency events (fire, medical, evacuations), ensuring the principal’s safety while coordinating with building personnel and first responders.
• Utilize building surveillance, alarm, and communication systems to maintain real-time situational awareness and ensure readiness.
• Coordinate closely with the client’s executive assistants, building management, internal staff, and GardaWorld’s local command structure to align on protocols and expectations.
• Anticipate the needs of the principal and ensure a smooth, discreet, and professional experience at all times, with a focus on privacy and comfort.
• Maintain detailed shift logs, visitor records, and incident reports in accordance with GardaWorld and client reporting standards.
• Maintain a polished, well-groomed appearance, demonstrate emotional intelligence, and remain alert, composed, and responsive throughout the workday.

Qualifications for High-Profile Protection Ambassador

• Be authorized to work in Canada
• Hold a valid BC security license
• First aid certification - an asset
• 3+ years of experience in executive close protection, corporate/private security, or law enforcement
• Prior experience in high-profile, customer-facing environments strongly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact with executives, and VIP guests with discretion and tact
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate threats, de-escalate conflict, and maintain a composed presence under pressure
• Proficient in operating CCTV, access control, and emergency response systems

Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers. If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance and even casual roles available.

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