Security Guard

Scw'exmx Child and Family Services Society; Merritt; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scw'exmx Child and Family Services Society is seeking a Security Guard who will maintain a safe, secure environment across Society facilities. The role involves monitoring access, CCTV, and incident response with professionalism and cultural respect.

The position supports staff safety and confidentiality, with trauma-informed communication and strong documentation of incidents and logs. Prior security experience and an BC Security Worker License are required.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Security Worker License.
• At least 1 year of security experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families, and/or communities.
• Knowledge of provincial health and safety legislation and WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Experience with Delegated Aboriginal Agency is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent on-site security presence to ensure safety of staff, clients, visitors, and assets.
• Monitor facility access, alarm systems, CCTV, and respond to security concerns.
• Conduct routine patrols, safety inspections, and hazard assessments of buildings and grounds.
• Investigate suspicious activity and emergency situations; participate in incident management.
• Assist with emergency responses including evacuations and lockdowns.
• Ensure facilities are secured at opening and closing; monitor doors, windows, gates, and alarms.
• Promote a safe, respectful environment through professional interactions; apply trauma-informed approaches.
• Maintain accurate security logs, patrol records, and incident documentation.

Skills

Indigenous knowledge

Critical thinking

Business & strategic acumen

Communication

Motivation

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

BC Security Worker License

1 year security experience

Experience with Indigenous families/communities

WorkSafeBC knowledge

Experience with delegated Aboriginal agency (asset)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Team Leader, the Security Guard is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment for staff, clients, visitors, and organizational assets across Society facilities. This role provides a consistent on-site security presence, monitors access and surveillance systems, conducts routine safety checks, and responds to incidents in a calm, professional, and lawful manner.

The Security Guard supports staff safety and operational accountability by ensuring facilities are secured at the start and end of each workday, maintaining situational awareness throughout shifts, and documenting incidents as required. All duties are carried out with professionalism, discretion, cultural awareness, and respect for confidentiality.

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a consistent on-site security presence to ensure the safety of staff, clients, visitors, and organizational assets.
• Monitor facility access, alarm systems, CCTV, and security controls, responding appropriately to security concerns and incidents.
  
• Conduct routine patrols, safety inspections, and hazard assessments of buildings, grounds, vehicles, and workspaces.
  
• Investigate and respond to suspicious activity, disturbances, unauthorized access attempts, and emergency situations.
  
• Assist with emergency response activities, including evacuations, lockdowns, incident management, and risk reduction initiatives.
  
• Ensure facilities are properly secured at opening and closing, including doors, windows, gates, and alarm systems.
  
• Promote a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment through professional interactions with staff, clients, community members, and visitors.
  
• Apply trauma-informed and culturally respectful approaches to communication, conflict de-escalation, and problem resolution.
  
• Maintain accurate security logs, patrol records, occurrence reports, incident documentation, and other required records.
  
• Protect the confidentiality of sensitive information, records, and security-related documentation.
  
• Participate in team meetings, organizational initiatives, training, and professional development activities.
  
• Ensure all security practices comply with organizational policies, OH&S requirements, and applicable legislation.
  
• Promote nłeʔkepmx and syilx values by supporting culturally safe practices, respectful relationships, and community engagement.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Valid Security Worker License issued by the Province of BC.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a security setting.
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families, and/or communities.
  
• Prior experience in a Delegated Aboriginal Agency or community-based organization is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of provincial health and safety legislation and WorkSafeBC regulations.
  

MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Indigenous Knowledge: applied knowledge of nłeʔkepmx and syilx traditional values, protocols, culture and language; sensitivity to the historical and systemic impacts on Indigenous families and communities from intergenerational trauma
• Critical Thinking: analytical, methodical, fact-based decision-making, with a capacity for creative problem solving, and considering diverse perspectives
• Business and Strategic Acumen: proficient in business and strategic concepts in application to SCFSS
• Communication: facilitation and presentation skills, professional business writing, and ability to communicate clearly and confidently with diverse audiences
• Motivation: self-motivated, capable of effectively motivating others and, high productivity
• Time Management: highly organized, ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, delegate responsibilities and coordinate multiple tasks to achieve goals
• Conflict Resolution: anticipates, diffuses, and resolves conflicts while fostering a positive work environment