Security Guard - Shopping Centre (Full-time)

Kandor Management Corporation; Victoria; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardteck Security is hiring for a full-time Security Guard at a Victoria, BC site. The role focuses on maintaining safety during evening hours, controlling access, patrolling, and promptly reporting incidents.

The position requires a valid BC Security Worker Licence and OFA 1, plus the ability to handle emergencies with composure in indoor and outdoor environments. Training and growth opportunities are emphasized within Kandor Management Corporation.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Security Worker Licence.
• Valid OFA 1 Certificate.
• Ability to stand, walk, and conduct foot patrols for extended periods.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and make sound decisions in high-stress situations.
• Security or customer service experience; internal candidates require 6 months.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments (indoors and outdoors).

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with and enforce property standards, rules, and regulations in a reasonable manner.
• Utilize tact and diplomacy while interacting with patrons, clients, and unauthorized individuals.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide First Aid, CPR, or AED support until medical professionals arrive.
• Maintain and enforce access control procedures, including managing trespassers and unauthorized persons in a fair and safe manner.
• Conduct periodic foot patrols of the property to ensure safety and security.
• Monitor CCTV surveillance systems and identify potential risks or incidents.
• Investigate incidents and occurrences and draft detailed incident and occurrence reports.
• Maintain a detailed memo book and ensure accurate reporting on all matters.
• De-escalate emergency and crisis situations using sound judgment and communication.
• Assist emergency responders and law enforcement personnel as required.

Skills

Security experience

Customer service

Emergency response

Foot patrols

CCTV monitoring

Education

BC Security Worker Licence

OFA 1 Certificate

Job description

Security Guard - Shopping Centre (Full-time)

Victoria, BC, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Pay Rate: $23-$24/hr Employment Type: Full-Time

• Evening shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM.
• Evening shift, Monday-Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

Who We Are

Guardteck Security is a trusted Canadian-owned and operated provider of security services, proudly operating under Kandor Management Corporation alongside Everclean Facility Services and Kendrix Technologies. We support clients across a diverse range of industries, and we believe exceptional service starts with the right people - which is why we invest heavily in training, ongoing support, and genuine opportunities for growth.

Security is more than a service, it's a responsibility. Our teams build safe, reliable environments and strong relationships with the clients and communities we support. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace where people can build meaningful, long-term careers.

Your Path Forward

Guardteck is a genuine launching pad for a career in healthcare security or law enforcement. Guards who put in the work here build the frontline experience, certifications, and professional reputation that open doors into hospital and healthcare-facility security roles, and into policing and other law enforcement careers. If that's the direction you're headed, this is where it starts.

Our Core Values

Community First - Servant heart, respectful, pride of place, mindful. Not selfish.

Above and Beyond - Finishing touch, go the extra step, give more. Not average.

Accountability - Ownership mindset, do what we say, keep our word. No excuses.

Creative Initiative - Outside-of-the-box thinking, proactive problem solving, resourceful. Not indifferent.

Be Awesome - Be prepared. Be well presented. Have a good attitude. Not a low vibe.

Position Summary

Our Evening and Overnight Security Guards keep our Victoria sites safe through the busiest evening hours and the quietest, most independence-driven overnight hours - maintaining the peace, safety, and security of all patrons and clients by enforcing property rules, monitoring access control, conducting patrols, and responding to incidents and emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with and enforce property standards, rules, and regulations in a reasonable manner.
• Utilize tact and diplomacy while interacting with patrons, clients, and unauthorized individuals.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide First Aid, CPR, or AED support until medical professionals arrive.
• Maintain and enforce access control procedures, including managing trespassers and unauthorized persons in a fair and safe manner.
• Conduct periodic foot patrols of the property to ensure safety and security.
• Monitor CCTV surveillance systems and identify potential risks or incidents.
• Investigate incidents and occurrences and draft detailed incident and occurrence reports.
• Maintain a detailed memo book and ensure accurate reporting on all matters.
• De-escalate emergency and crisis situations using sound judgment and communication.
• Assist emergency responders and law enforcement personnel as required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid BC Security Worker Licence
• Valid OFA 1 Certificate
• Ability to stand, walk, and conduct foot patrols for extended periods
• Ability to respond to emergencies and make sound decisions in high-stress situations
• Security or customer service experience; internal candidates require 6 months.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments (indoors and outdoors)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Loss Prevention / Retail Security is an asset.
• Strong attention to detail and observational awareness.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Comfortable working in busy, highly populated environments.
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement.

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Why Join Guardteck

Growth Potential

We're expanding quickly and promote from within. Those who step up and deliver have real opportunities to advance.

Learn & Develop

Gain hands on exposure across operations, including client relations, leadership, recruitment, compliance, and service delivery. Build practical skills that support long term growth.

Be part of a team that communicates clearly, supports one another, and shows up ready to perform.

Purpose Driven Work

Our people keep communities safe and facilities running smoothly. In this role, you directly support the teams delivering essential services every day.

We recognize initiative, reliability, and results. Hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and wins are celebrated across the team.

Guardteck is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace for all.