Security Officer

Polylink Security; Opal; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Temporary position

Job summary

Polylink Security is seeking a Security Guard for a mining site near Redwater, AB. The role requires living close to Edmonton or Fort Saskatchewan and offers a full-time, temporary night shift with potential for permanent status.

You will monitor premises, patrol regularly, control access, respond to alarms, and document incidents per procedures while coordinating with team and emergency services when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Alberta Security License required.
• Class 5 Driver's License and Drivers Abstract.
• Local to Edmonton/Fort Saskatchewan area.
• Night shift availability.
• 3–5 years of security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor premises and conduct regular patrols.
• Manage access control points and check buildings.
• Respond to alarms and incidents per procedures.
• Document incidents with clear reports.
• Oversee CCTV, remote cameras and alarm calls.
• Assist with policy compliance to maintain a secure scene.

Skills

Observational skills

Situational awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calm under pressure

Decision making

Integrity

Professional conduct

Physical fitness

Risk assessment

Education

High school diploma

Security certifications

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Alarm monitoring

Job description

Polylink Security is a corporate security company working for a mining operation near Redwater, Alberta.

Team members are held to high standards of professional conduct. Polylink Security is committed to providing a safe, secure and efficient environment for the client.

Role Description:

This is a Security Guard Position at a mining site 15 minutes away from Redwater, AB. Candidates will need to live close to Edmonton or Fort Saskatchewan.

The position is a full-time, temporary, night shift position initially with the potential to be a full time permanent position.

This role is responsible for monitoring premises, conducting regular patrols and ensuring the safety and security of employees and property. Day-to-day tasks include managing access control points, checking buildings and equipment, responding to alarms or security incidents in accordance with established procedures. The Security Officer will document incidents by proving a clear and concise report which will be communicated to other members of the team and external emergency services when necessary. Additional responsibilities include overseeing security systems (such as CCTV, remote cameras and calls for security alarms in office building), assisting with policy compliance to maintain a secure scene.

We are seeking individuals that possess:

• Strong observational skills and situational awareness. The ability to assess risk is vital.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions promptly and follow established security protocols.
• Physical ability to stand, walk and conduct regular patrols and to respond to emergencies as required.
• Familiarity with security systems and tools (e.g. CCTV, access control systems, alarm monitoring) is an asset.
• Integrity and professionalism. Confidentiality and ethical conduct will always be adhered to without exception.
• Three to five years of experience in the security industry is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional security certifications or training are considered an advantage.
• Availability to work night shift.
• Local to the Edmonton/Fort Saskatchewan area (required)
• Alberta Security License (required)
• Class 5 Driver's License
• Drivers Abstract
• Site orientations as needed and requested

Competitive wage of $25.00 an hour and benefits for permanent full time employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.