Security Guard

Paladin Security; Richmond; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Security is hiring a Security Guard for a major retail shopping centre in Richmond, BC. The role requires patrolling interior and exterior areas, de-escalating incidents, and coordinating with tenants and police. You will monitor CCTV, enforce bylaws, and document incidents with precise reports.

Open availability for graveyard or morning/afternoon shifts is required. A BC Security Worker License and Canada work eligibility are mandatory, with at least 3 months in security and the stamina

Qualifications

• Valid BC Security Worker License.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• More than 3 months of security experience.
• Ability to de-escalate and manage incidents independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication with accurate reports.
• Physically able to walk 20,000–30,000 steps per shift.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular foot patrols of interior and exterior of the shopping centre.
• Manage trespassers, evictions, and de-escalate situations.
• Interact professionally with the public, tenants, management, and police.
• Monitor CCTV and maintain radio communication across the team.
• Enforce property rules and bylaws.
• Write clear, detailed incident reports.
• Support emergency responders when they arrive on site.

Skills

Patrol and situational awareness

Conflict de-escalation

Incident reporting

Education

BC Security Worker License

Tools

CCTV monitoring

Job description

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Rate: $21.00/hour

Schedule: Full-time (5 days per week, Sunday to Saturday). Open availability required for Graveyard shifts (00:00 - 08:00) or Morning and Afternoon shifts.

Site Overview

Located in Richmond, BC, this major retail shopping centre is a active commercial hub. The site requires high visibility, continuous movement, and a welcoming presence to ensure a safe environment for tenants, shoppers, and staff.

What You'll Be Doing

Conducting regular foot patrols throughout the interior and exterior of the shopping centre.

Managing trespassers, handling evictions, and de-escalating situations involving aggressive individuals or persons under the influence.

Interacting professionally with members of the public, site tenants, property management, and police.

Monitoring CCTV systems and maintaining clear radio communication across the team.

Enforcing property rules and local bylaws.

Writing clear, accurate, and detailed incident reports.

Supporting emergency service responders when they arrive on site.

Must Haves

Valid BC Security Worker License.

Legal authorization to work in Canada.

More than 3 months of experience working in security.

Demonstrated experience handling conflict, de-escalating aggression, and managing incidents independently.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with accurate report writing ability.

Physical capability to walk 20,000 to 30,000 steps per shift.

Nice-to-Haves

Advanced Security Training (AST) certification.

Access to a personal vehicle, helpful for shifts that begin or end outside public transit hours.

What's In It For You?

Annual performance-based compensation updates.

Direct operational experience working alongside emergency services and police.

Opportunities for advancement and internal career growth.

Why Join Our Team?

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified 2026 - Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.