Security Guard

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Dental, Medical and Vision benefits

Quarterly performance bonuses

Dynamic team environment

Paid Training & Development

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

A-1 Security is seeking a motivated security guard to join our Alberta team. The role focuses on protecting sites, providing life safety and customer service, and reporting to the District Manager. Training programs and performance bonuses are offered.

Candidates should have 2–5 years security experience, a clean record, valid security license, and a valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle. English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years security experience preferred (physical security or loss prevention).
• 2–5 years in customer service, preferably retail or office setting.
• Clean criminal record and no pending charges or investigations.
• Valid security services & investigators act license required for work in security services.

Responsibilities

• Interior/Exterior foot patrols of properties.
• Work alone or in a team environment.
• Patrol to ensure client assets are secure.
• Site Access Control responsibilities.
• Ability to work overnight, day, evening and weekend shifts.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Integrity & judgement

Physical fitness

Teamwork

License & compliance

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or higher

Security license (Alberta)

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.