Security Guard - Shopping Centre

Allied Universal; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid training and professional develop

Career growth within Allied Universal

Supportive and professional work env

Job summary

Allied Universal in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Security Guard for a shopping centre. The role combines patrols, CCTV monitoring and customer-service excellence to maintain a safe environment for shoppers, tenants and staff.

The successful candidate will respond to emergencies, coordinate with security teams, complete reports, and liaise with mall management and emergency services. Strong communication, calm under pressure and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions during emergencies.
• Excellent conflict resolution and de-escalation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols of the shopping centre.
• Perform mobile patrols of parking facilities and exterior areas.
• Answer incoming calls and dispatch to security team members.
• Maintain radio communications and coordinate responses to incidents.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, medical emergencies, and other incidents.
• De-escalate conflicts and provide exceptional customer service.
• Provide support during emergency procedures and evacuations.
• Monitor CCTV and security systems; complete incident reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calm under pressure

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Security Guard License (BC)

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Report writing

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Company Overview:

We are North America's leading security and facility services provider with approximately 300,000 service personnel. At Allied Universal, we pride ourselves on fostering a promote from within culture. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career as Security Professionals and today hold positions on our senior leadership team. We offer medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employee assistance programs, company discounts, perks and more for most full-time positions!

Job Description

Allied Universal is seeking Security Guard – Shopping Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Title

Security Guard - Shopping Centre

Location

Vancouver, British Columbia

Pay Rate

$19.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 4pm to 12am

Employment Type

Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a professional, customer-focused Security Guard - Shopping Centre. This position combines traditional security duties, including foot patrols and CCTV monitoring duties. The successful candidate will serve as a central point of communication for the security team while actively participating in daily security operations throughout the shopping center. This role requires strong communication skills, excellent situational awareness, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and customer service situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols of the shopping center and surrounding property.
• Perform mobile patrols of parking facilities and exterior areas as required.
• Answer incoming calls and dispatch calls for service to security team members.
• Maintain radio communications and coordinate responses to incidents and emergencies.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, medical emergencies, and other incidents.
• De-escalate conflicts and manage challenging situations using effective communication techniques.
• Provide exceptional customer service to shoppers, tenants, retailers, and visitors.
• Assist with emergency response procedures, evacuations, and incident management.
• Monitor security systems, CCTV, and communication equipment as required.
• Complete detailed incident reports, occurrence reports, and daily activity logs.
• Liaise with emergency services, mall management, and external stakeholders when necessary.
• Enforce property rules, policies, and procedures while maintaining a professional presence.
• Support the overall safety and security of the shopping center environment.

Qualifications

• Valid British Columbia Security Guard License.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Previous security experience in a retail, commercial, or customer service environment is considered an asset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergency situations.
• Excellent conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-end retail, luxury shopping centre, or commercial property environment.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a security team.
• Knowledge of access control, CCTV systems, emergency response procedures, and incident management.
• Experience coordinating emergency response and shift operations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• Career growth and advancement within Allied Universal.
• Supportive and professional work environment.

Disclaimer

As part of Allied Universal's standard hiring process, all candidates being considered for employment will be required to undergo a comprehensive background screening. This may include criminal background checks, employment verification, education verification, and professional reference checks.

Closing

Allied Universal is an inclusive and equitable employer, encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.