Tactical Guard

GardaWorld; Whitbourne; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking an On-Call Tactical Guard in Whitbourne, Newfoundland. The role requires strong observational skills and the ability to manage detainee behavior in high-responsibility environments. Responsibilities include maintaining the custody of detainees, conducting safety checks, and ensuring perimeter security. Candidates must have a clean criminal background and valid First Aid certification. Competitive hourly compensation is offered along with training and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Company-issued uniform and equipment

Opportunities for internal advancement

Qualifications

• Clean criminal background is required.
• Ability to obtain Federal Reliability Security Clearance required.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C must be held.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control of detainees in a secure environment.
• Conduct regular detainee welfare checks.
• Monitor detainee behaviour and identify risks.
• Assist in the movement of detainees within secure areas.
• Control access to secure areas.
• Prevent contraband introduction.

Skills

Observational skills

Sound judgment

Ability to manage high-responsibility environments

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Job description

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Tactical Guard

Business Unit: Security Services

Career Area: Security Guard

Location: Whitbourne, Newfoundland, CA

Security Services

On-Call Tactical Guard

Location : Whitbourne, NL

Ready to suit up as a Tactical Guard

In this role, what matters most is your ability to read the environment, anticipate risk, and act quickly and professionally. Your strong observational skills, sound judgment and ability to interact positively with others will be your greatest strengths.

Despite being a primarily observational and supervisory role, this requires physical stamina, attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage high-responsibility environments such as detention areas, secure facilities and other critical sites.

This position requires the ability to remain composed and professional in challenging environments, including occasions of verbal hostility. GardaWorld provides training and support to help employees safely manage difficult interactions.

This is an on-call position with no guaranteed hours. We will do our best to accommodate your schedules.

What's in it for you?

• Hourly compensation: $26.00 - $32.00
• Training: Paid, job-specific training and ongoing professional development through GardaWorld Academy
• Scheduling: On-call, flexible scheduling based on operational requirements
• Uniform: Company-issued uniform and equipment provided at no cost
• Career development: Opportunities for internal advancement and cross-training
• Experience: Exposure to secure and controlled environments, valuable for future careers in law enforcement and corrections

Responsibilities for Tactical Guard

• Maintain the care, custody, and control of detainees in a secure detention environment
• Conduct regular detainee welfare and safety checks at required intervals
• Monitor detainee behaviour and identify potential risks, medical concerns, or self-harm indicators
• Assist with the safe escorting and movement of detainees within secure areas
• Control access to secure areas and maintain perimeter security
• Search for and prevent the introduction of contraband in accordance with policy
• Accurately complete logs, reports, and required documentation

Qualifications for Tactical Guard

• Clean criminal background
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Ability to obtain and maintain Federal Reliability Security Clearance (Have you lived in Canada for 5 years?)
• Valid First Aid and CPR Level C
• Physically capable of standing, walking and patrolling for extended periods
• SSATL

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