Security Guard

Start Your Career in Security — No License? We’ll Help You Get One!

Join Commissionaires!

Our focus is on our customers and our team members. As Canada’s only not-for-profit security company, over 90% of our revenues go directly back to our team members in wages, health & dental benefits, RRSP contributions, employee recognition programs, and more.

Be part of a great team where your contribution is recognized. We offer opportunities to service a range of different customers.  If interested in advancement, there is plenty of opportunity. We are a dedicated equal opportunity employer with both structured and flexible shifts available across Vancouver Island and into the Yukon to suit every lifestyle – student, parent, night owl, you name it!

As one of Canada's leading security organizations, our security professionals keep airports, schools, government facilities, and other commercial enterprises safe. We also work with police departments and municipalities to help in keeping Canadians safe.

No Security License? No Problem!
To work in security in BC, a license is required, but we’re here to support you! Through our Licensing Support Program, we will:

• Cover the upfront cost of your Basic Security Training (BST)
• Pay for your licensing exam and first-year BC Security Worker License
• Provide support and guidance every step of the way 

This means you can start your career with no upfront cost, while gaining a valuable certification for your future!
 

Location: 19 Wing

Shifts: Various days, evenings, and overnight shifts

Schedule: Various Shifts

Reports to: Site Supervisor

Starting Wage: $20.00/hr - $21.41/hr 

Job Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to clients and the general public.
• Provide access control and security foot/mobile patrols as needed.
• Proactively respond to and resolve emergency situations and conflicts.
• Complete evacuation and emergency response procedures when necessary.
• Using mobile phones and basic computer programs.
• Communicate problems or concerns to the site supervisor.
• Possess excellent multi-tasking, problem-solving, prioritizing and organizational abilities.
• Know occupational health and safety regulations – training provided.
• Perform all duties with high safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Posses a Government of Canada secret (level II) security clearance or have the ability to obtain one. 
• Ability to remain alert while on duty. 
• Ability to work in a range of weather conditions throughout shift.
• Must complete the online Commissionaire Security Officer Course 
• Be willing to obtain a BC security worker's license.
• Be comfortable using computers.
• Fluent in the English language - written, verbal and reading skills.
• Have a positive attitude with a professional demeanour.
• Have excellent attention to complete incident report writing.
• Have excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in varying situations.

Benefits and Perks

• Free and paid training programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• A variety of shifts to maximize work-life balance.
• Exclusive partnership rates with BMO, Bell, and Hero Travel program 
• Recognition and reward programs.
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Free uniform and dry-cleaning reimbursement.
• Safety boot reimbursement and PPE provided (as applicable).
• RRSP contributions.
• Referral bonuses.
• And more!