Security Guard - Industrial Richmond

GardaWorld; Vancouver; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading security firm in Vancouver is seeking a Surveillance Security Guard. The role involves monitoring access control, patrolling facilities, and responding to emergencies. Applicants must have a valid BC security license and authorization to work in Canada. We're offering a competitive wage of $19 per hour and opportunities for career growth within the company. This position provides comprehensive benefits and uniform at no cost. Join us and contribute to making the world a safer place.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Uniform provided at no cost

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in Canada.
• Valid BC security license is mandatory.
• Consider prior first aid certification an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct access control duties including ID checks.
• Operate and monitor metal detectors.
• Patrol the facility ensuring safety.
• Monitor vehicle access in and out.
• Conduct searches for entrants into the premises.
• Respond to emergencies and write reports.

Skills

Strong observation skills

Excellent report writing skills

Good eyesight

Strong proficiency with technology

Education

Valid BC security license

First aid certification

Job description

Ready to suit up as a Security Guard

What matters most about a role like this is your sharp eye, capturing every detail as you scan a series of screens. Tell us about your strong observation skills with attention to detail.

As a Surveillance Security Guard, you will be the person spotting threats before they escape in environments such as a security operations centre , call centers, parking gatehouses, etc.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive hourly wage of $19/hr + comprehensive benefits
• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
• Full-time / Thursday to Monday from 23:00 to 07:00 (overnight)
• Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
• Full-time opportunities
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Surveillance Security Guard

• Conduct Access control duties for all employees, visitors, and vendors including ID checks, screening and issuing passes
• Operate and monitor Walk-Through and Handheld Metal Detectors
• Patrol facility interior and exterior per scheduled times, ensuring safety and reporting hazards or suspicious activity
• Monitor and control vehicle access in and out of the premises
• Conduct proper search protocols for employees, visitors and contractors entering the premises
• Maintain proper key control and log all access and incidents
• Respond to emergencies, including fire alarms, medical situations or security breaches and escape as required
• Write detailed reports for all incidents, accidents and observations
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to clients, employees, visitors and contractors
• Ensure strict adherence to client and GardaWorld policies, including uniform and department standards

Qualifications for Surveillance Security Guard

• Be authorized to work in Canada
• Hold a valid BC security license
• First aid certification - an asset
• Strong report writing skills
• Good eyesight and excellent ability to maintain focus
• Strong proficiency with technology

Apply today – this could be more than a job! 26% of our corporate employees started as frontline workers. If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

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