Security Guard - Ferries

Securiguard Services Ltd.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team where your role as a Security Guard offers a unique opportunity to work in stunning environments, ensuring the safety and security of passengers traveling across beautiful coastlines. This role is perfect for individuals who thrive in customer-facing positions and are committed to delivering exceptional service. With flexible shift options and a supportive work culture, you will be part of a leading security provider in Canada that values diversity and career growth. If you are reliable, physically capable, and ready to contribute to a safe travel experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• BC Security License is mandatory for this role.
• Strong communication skills and report writing abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of passengers and terminals.
• Engage with the public and provide exceptional customer service.
• Identify and report safety hazards proactively.

Skills

BC Security License

Excellent communication skills

Radio communication

Report writing

Independence

Punctuality

Physical stamina

Job description

Can you think of another workplace where you get the chance to see mountain ranges, a killer whale, and the open ocean, all in one shift?

Our Security Guards are offered employment in a dynamic role in one of the most unique work environments that BC has to offer. This customer-facing role has the crucial responsibility of making our passengers feel safe and secure as they travel from coast to coast.

The Day to Day:

As a Security Guard working with us on our Ferries contract at Duke Point and Departure Bay, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of both the terminal and onboard vessels, creating a secure environment for passengers. Acting as a visible deterrent, you will make a difference by engaging with the public to provide assistance and direction, delivering exceptional customer service throughout coast-to-coast travel, performing unlock/lock-up checks and related security procedures, and managing various communication channels, including radio and incident escalations. Additionally, you will actively identify and report safety hazards, contributing to the overall well-being and satisfaction of our passengers.

What you bring:

1. BC Security License
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Comfortable with radio communication
4. Ability to write reports on job-related activities
5. Comfort working independently and in varying weather conditions
6. Punctuality and reliability
7. Physically capable of standing and walking for a duration of 8 hours

Availability:

We offer a range of shifts and availabilities, including days and overnights, and offer full-time, part-time or on-call employment opportunities.

Who we are:

Securiguard Services Limited, a leading security and safety solution provider in Canada for almost fifty years, deploys personnel across various industries, including Corporate, Retail, Property Management, Industrial, Aviation, Marine, Government, Educational, and Industrial/Resource Projects. With a team of 4000+ professionals, Securiguard offers a comprehensive selection of safety and security services across Canada by air, land, or sea. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment fostering respect, inclusiveness, and career growth.