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Security guard

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 15 hours per week
  • Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

  • Air conditioned
  • Noisy
  • Outdoors

Work setting

  • Various locations
  • Bar
  • Hotel, motel, resort

Tasks

  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Produce reports
  • Check age identification of patrons
  • Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities
  • Patrol assigned areas
  • Perform security checks of passengers and luggage
  • Pick up and deliver cash and valuables

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • CPR Certificate
  • Security Guard License
  • Security Guard basic (pre-assignment ) training program certificate

Type of experience

  • Security systems/alarms consulting (residential)

Security and safety

  • Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

  • Safety equipment/gear
  • Uniform
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Evening

Employment terms options

  • Night
  • Weekend

Internship

  • This position is a paid internship that encourages on-the-job training and skill development.

Financial benefits

  • Gratuities

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Subsidised public transportation
  • Parking available