Security Guard

Paladin Security Group; Victoria; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Internal promotion opportunities

Respectful, inclusive workplace

Job summary

Paladin Security is seeking a Security Guard (Operations) in Victoria, British Columbia. This role offers Full-Time and Part-Time positions with a Training Wage of $18.75/hour and a Site Wage of $19.50–$22.00/hour, with shifts including days, mornings, nights, and weekends.

You will provide customer service, perform patrols, respond to incidents, and file detailed reports while maintaining calm under pressure. De-escalation and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Security Licence.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation.
• Ability to stay composed and make quick decisions during emergencies.
• Physical ability to walk and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, staff and the public.
• Perform regular foot patrols to protect people, property, and equipment.
• Monitor for security breaches, safety hazards and emergencies; contact responders as needed.
• Provide initial medical response and first aid when required.
• Write clear, detailed daily shift, incident and emergency reports.
• Maintain regular communication using two-way radios and computer systems.
• Exercise crowd control and de-escalate trespassers using non-violent methods.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Crisis de-escalation

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radios

Job description

Full-time Victoria, British Columbia On-site CA$18.75 - CA$22.50/hr

Posted Monday, 10/26/2026

Position Overview

Title: Security Guard (Operations)
Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time
Pay Rate: Training Wage: $18.75/hour | Site Wage: $19.50 - $22.00/hour
Schedule: Days, mornings, nights, and weekends (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available)

Site Overview

Our client locations across Victoria offer dynamic operational environments. Depending on the assigned property, duties can be active and physically engaging, providing guards with opportunities to interact with the community, support public safety, and ensure building security.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide exceptional customer service to visitors, staff, and members of the public.

Perform regular foot patrols to protect personnel, property, and equipment.

Monitor for security breaches, safety hazards, and emergencies, contacting emergency responders when necessary.

Provide initial medical response and first aid when required.

Write clear, detailed daily shift, incident, and emergency reports.

Maintain regular communication using two-way radios and computer software applications.

Exercise crowd control and evict trespassers using non-violent de-escalation methods.

Must Haves

Valid BC Security Licence

High School Diploma or GED

Valid certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED

Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Strong interpersonal, customer service, and social perceptiveness skills

Working knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques

Ability to maintain composure and make immediate decisions during emergency response situations with minimal supervision

Physical ability to walk and stand for prolonged hours

Nice-to-Haves

Valid Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 or higher

What's In It For You?

Comprehensive medical insurance and life insurance coverage

Paid vacation and paid sick days

Internal promotion opportunities and skill development

A workplace culture focused on respect, inclusion, and teamwork

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.