Security Guard (Swartz Bay)

Securiguard Services; Victoria; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security service provider in Canada seeks Security Guards to ensure safety at ferry terminals and onboard vessels. This dynamic role includes engaging with the public, conducting inspections, and performing various security procedures. Candidates must hold a BC Security License and possess excellent communication skills. Opportunities available are full-time, part-time, or on-call, with a rewarding work environment along the coast.

Qualifications

• BC Security License is mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Comfort with radio communication is necessary.
• Must be able to write reports on job-related activities.
• Punctuality and reliability are essential.
• Physically capable of standing and walking for 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of ferry terminals and onboard vessels.
• Act as a visible security presence and deterrent.
• Engage with the public for assistance and direction.
• Perform security procedures, including inspections.
• Identify, report, and mitigate safety hazards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to write reports

Comfortable with radio communication

Reliability and punctuality

Physical capability for standing and walking for 8 hours

Education

BC Security License

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

• Ensure the safety and security of ferry terminals (Swartz Bay) and onboard vessels
• Act as a visible security presence and deterrent to support a safe environment
• Engage with the public to provide assistance, direction, and exceptional customer service
• Perform security procedures including unlock/lock-up checks and routine inspections
• Operate communication tools such as radios and escalate incidents as necessary
• Identify, report, and help mitigate safety hazards
• Support passenger safety and satisfaction during coast-to-coast travel

What you bring

• BC Security License
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable with radio communication
• Ability to write reports on job-related activities
• Comfort working independently and in varying weather conditions
• Punctuality and reliability
• 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

At Securiguard we believe in living and acting by our values: R.E.A.C.H.

Respect · Empathy · Accountability · Courtesy & · Honesty

We\'re in the business of making people feel safe. We have proven expertise in deploying security and safety personnel in a variety of industries including Corporate, Retail, Property Management, Industrial, Aviation, Marine, Government, Educational, and Industrial/Resource Projects, and have the largest and highest accredited K-9 detection and screening division in Canada.

With the ability to service clients across Canada including major centers, small towns, and remote locations by air, land, or sea, our team of 4000+ strong security and safety professionals provide people with a feeling of safety by offering a comprehensive selection of security services and solutions.

We believe that diversity enables the company to grow towards a better future. By creating an environment which is inclusive and provides equal opportunity for all, ideas are generated which help to solve the problems of a changing and increasingly complex world. Our mission, vision, and values enabled us to be the 2021 winners of Canada\'s Most Admired Corporate Culture and a finalist of the 2021 Canadian HR Awards\' Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion category.