Security Guard

A-1 Security; Calgary; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Benefits after 3 months

Quarterly bonuses

Dynamic team

Paid training & development

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

A-1 Security in Calgary, Alberta is seeking a highly motivated security guard to join our professional team. The role covers interior and exterior patrols, site access control, and life safety responsibilities.

You will work with a dynamic team or alone, report to the District Manager, and support client assets with vigilant observation. A valid Alberta security license, clean criminal record, and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years security experience required.
• 2–5 years customer service experience, preferably in retail or office settings.
• Clean criminal record with no charges pending and valid Alberta security license.
• Ability to pass a written aptitude test and communicate in fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Interior/Exterior foot patrols of properties.
• Work alone or in a team environment.
• Patrol to ensure client assets are secure.
• Site access control.
• Ability to work overnight, days, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Postsecondary Degree

Job description

We're Hiring! Join one of Alberta's most professional security firms!

A-1 Security is currently looking for a highly motivated, trained and professional security guard to join our ever growing dynamic team.

Security Guard's are responsible for the overall security and life safety as well as customer service for assigned sites. Candidates will possess a high degree of integrity, be of good moral character, have sound judgement and display intelligent decision making.

As a corporation, we are proud to offer a fun and dynamic work environment, corporate training programs, employee care packages and quarterly retention bonus programs.

Security Guards report directly to the local District Manager.

Responsibilities

• Interior/Exterior foot patrols of properties
• Working alone or in a team environment
• Consistently patrolling ensuring client assets are secure
• Site Access Control
• Abilities to work overnight shifts, days, evenings and weekend shifts

Job Requirements

• Candidates must be 20 years of age.
• The candidate will possess a minimum of 2 to 5 years of previous security related experience, preferably in the physical security or loss prevention sectors.
• The candidate will possess a minimum of 2 to 5 years of previous experience in a customer service related role, preferably in retail or in an office setting.
• Candidates must have a clean criminal record, no criminal charges, investigations or court appearances pending.
• Previous law enforcement experience as a police officer, peace officer or military experience is considered an asset.
• Candidates must be physically fit.
• The candidate will possess a valid security services & investigators act through the Alberta Justice & Solicitor General Security Programs department. This is mandatory; all personnel are required to be licensed while working in the security services industry.
• Candidate will possess a high school diploma or post secondary degree.
• Candidates will possess a high degree of integrity, be of good moral character, have sound judgement and display intelligent decision making.
• Ability to speak, write and understand fluent English.
• Ability to pass a written aptitude test.
• Candidates will possess a valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Employment Incentives

• Paid Vacation
• Dental, Medical and Vision benefits ( Offered after 3 months of continuous employment )
• Quarterly Performance bonuses
• Working with a dynamic team
• Paid Training & Development
• Ample promotional opportunities

This position receives a salary of $17.00- $19.00 hourly.