Security Guard - Mobile Patrol & Parking

Paladin Security; Surrey; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Security in Surrey, BC is seeking experienced Security Officers to prevent and deter criminal activity across the Lower Mainland. You will respond to alarms, report incidents, and direct unauthorized individuals off premises while patrolling facilities, stairs, and varied terrain.

Shifts start and end at the base site in Surrey; training pay starts at $21.41/hour. Applicants must be able to work night shifts, hold a valid Class 5 BC license, and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and a clean driving abstract.
• Must be available for night shifts.
• Occupational First Aid Level 2 asset; training provided.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, delegate and problem-solve.
• Exceptional customer service, professionalism, and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Post-secondary education in Criminology & Law Enforcement asset.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incidents in a professional and calm demeanor.
• Maintain rapport with Paladin staff and clients while protecting confidential information.
• Alarm response should be effective, concise, and timely.
• Respond to accidents and emergencies; escalate when needed and report details promptly.
• Complete tasks from Security Command Centre and Site Supervisors.
• Familiarize with client facilities and surrounding areas.
• Build rapport with nearby businesses to heighten security.
• Work any shift on an on-call/as-needed basis.

Skills

Night shift availability

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership / organization

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Post-secondary Criminology & Law Enforcement asset

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

We are looking for experienced Security Officers to join our team.

In this role, your main objective is the prevention and elimination of criminal activity in the Lower Mainland, Metro Vancouver, and beyond. You will be conducting and coordinating emergency responses to alarms, reporting security breaches and property damage, and directing unauthorized individuals to leave the premises. You will be driving a Paladin vehicle and also conducting foot patrols inside and outside of facilities, up and down stairs, and over uneven surfaces and terrain.

This team works throughout the Lower Mainland, but your shifts will start and end at the base site in Surrey. Your pay rate will start at $21.41/hour during training.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incidents in a professional and calm demeanor.
• Maintain a good rapport with all Paladin Employees and client staff, while being cognizant of the confidential information being handled as well as being vigilant to potential intruders
• Alarm response should be effective, concise, and within designated time frames.
• Respond to accident calls and emergencies efficiently. Escalate problems that cannot be resolved by you. Report any issues, with full details to the Security Command Centre in a timely manner.
• Complete any other tasks given by the Security Command Centre, TMO Supervisor, the Surrey Campus Site Supervisor, or the Security Programs Manager.
• Familiarization with all client facilities and surrounding areas.
• Build rapport with surrounding businesses to heighten the level of security in any client jurisdiction.
• Required to work any shift of any rotation on an on call/as needed basis

Requirements

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and a clean driving abstract
• Must be available for night shifts.
• Occupational First Aid Level 2 (IFA) certification is an asset; training will be provided to the successful candidates.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, delegate and problem-solve.
• Exceptional customer service, professionalism, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Post-secondary education in Criminology & Law Enforcement is an asset
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

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Additional Information / Benefits

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!

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.

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

This is a Full and Part-Time position