Security Guard - Community Safety Newton BIA

Commissionaires; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Competitive salary

Job summary

Commissionaires BC is recruiting a Security Officer to support local businesses and the community in Surrey. The role entails patrols, incident reporting, and liaising with police and community members to maintain a safe environment.

We offer growth opportunities, a reputable organization, and a rewarding work setting with free uniforms. Excellent communication and de-escalation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid BC security license required.
• Basic First Aid Certificate required.
• Advanced Security Training Certificate required.
• Minimum 2 years in a security role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience dealing with diverse members of the public.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Able to conduct extensive foot patrols on shift.
• De-escalation certification and Naloxone training.

Responsibilities

• Assist RCMP as a visible community presence to promote safety and security.
• Work with local businesses and community members to ensure a safe environment.
• Observe and report any unusual activity.
• Take detailed notes to investigate incidents promptly and accurately.
• Establish positive relationships with transit police, business owners, and community members.
• Engage with the public and respond to concerns and inquiries.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Public interaction

Education

BC Security License

First Aid Certificate

Advanced Security Training Certificate

Job description

We are recruiting for a Security Officer to work with local businesses and community at the Newton BIA area in Surrey

Shift times:

• Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600
• Saturday & Sunday 0800 - 1600

Payrate: $24/hr

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the RCMP as a visible community presence to promote safety and security
• Working with local businesses and community members to ensure save environment
• Observe and report any unusual activity
• Taking detailed notes to investigate incidents promptly and accurately
• Establishing positive relationships with transit police, business owners, and community members
• Engaging with the public and responding to their concerns and inquiries

Your Must-Haves:

• You hold a valid BC security license
• Basic First Aid Certificate
• Advanced Security Training Certificate
• You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a security position, ideally in a similar environment
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You have proven experience dealing with various members of the public
• You have proven time-management and organizational skills
• Be physically able to conduct extensive foot patrols, and to spend your shift up on your feet
• De-escalation certification
• Naxalone Training certification

Nice to haves:

• BC Class 5 Drivers license

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity for growth
• Gain valuable experience for a future career in law enforcement
• Work for a reputable and nationally known company
• A challenging yet rewarding work environment
• Free uniforms
• Competitive salary

You’re a good fit if…

• You pride yourself on your superior communicationskills
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You can think on your feet and problem solve
• You can work alone or as part of a team

Our Story

Commissionaires BC is a Canadian, not-for-profit security/enforcement organization that has been in business since 1927. Our mandate is to give back to those who served and continue to serve in our communities and country.

Commissionaires provides security services for over 200 sites and are located in over 110 communities across the province. Our client base runs from the Federal Government to local municipalities, airports, industrial sectors, and commercial/residential buildings.

Our guards are not only behind the scenes providing security and access control, but front and centerproviding valued customer service to the public.