Security Guard

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking a Security Guard to perform routine security patrols at City facilities and adjoining parking areas. You will greet visitors, provide information, and apply sound judgment during incidents, on an assigned overnight shift with minimal on-site supervision.

Qualifications include Grade 12, a Basic Security Training (BST) Certificate, and a BC Security Worker License, plus related experience.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion is required.
• Basic Security Training (BST) Certificate required.
• Security Worker License for British Columbia required.
• Related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrol assigned areas and monitor security of City facilities and adjacent parking.
• Greet and direct visitors to intended destinations, provide routine information.
• Act quickly, properly and calmly in emergencies following established procedures.
• Respond to incidents and disruptions with supervisor contact via telephone when needed.

Education

Grade 12

BST Certificate

Security Worker License (BC)

Job description

Security Guard

Competition No: 2026-204

Duration: Regular Full Time

Salary: $29.25 – 30.39 – 31.58 – 32.88 – 34.25/hour

Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday, 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM

Special Notes: Subject to Note ‘B’ and ‘R’ of Schedule ‘B’ of the CUPE 23 Inside Division Collective Agreement

Last Updated: 8/21/26

This position works in the Risk Management organizational unit. This is routine security patrol and public contact work, on an assigned shift, responsible for the general security of a City facility and the adjoining parking facilities. An incumbent patrols assigned areas; receives, greets and directs visitors to intended destination, and provides routine information to same. An incumbent exercises independence of action and judgement in greeting the public, and in deciding how to react to emergencies and disruptive incidents within established procedures. An incumbent is subject to minimal supervision, as there is no immediate supervisor on site however if problems arise, a supervisor is available through telephone contact. Work is reviewed by a supervisor for conformance to established procedures and tact and effectiveness in dealing with the public. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a Basic Security Training (BST) Certificate (Justice Institute of BC or approved Security Training School), plus some related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Sound knowledge of security industry standards, regulations, policies and procedures and of the regulations and rules governing the work performed. Working knowledge of the organization of the City, the general functions of its departments, and the nature of services performed. Ability to deal effectively and courteously with staff, public, and law enforcement; to act quickly, properly and calmly in emergency situations and to understand and execute oral and written instructions. A Security Worker License for the Province of British Columbia is required.

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