Security Guard - BST Sponsorship
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Title: Security Guard - BST Sponsorship
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Rate: $18.75 - $22.00 per hour
Site Overview
Located across British Columbia in Cranbrook, Kelowna, and Vernon, our client sites cover diverse operational environments. These include healthcare clinics, government buildings, shopping centres, and mobile patrol routes. Each site offers an active, team-oriented setting focused on community safety and positive public engagement.
What You'll Be Doing
Conduct routine indoor and outdoor patrols to maintain safety, monitor access points, and identify facility hazards or security breaches.
Provide customer service and assistance to the public, clients, and staff, including escorts and directions.
Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, alarm calls, and situations involving conflict or distress.
De-escalate challenging interactions and enforce property rules when necessary.
Write clear, detailed incident reports using computers and track daily activities on mobile devices and two-way radios.
Must Haves
No current BC Security License (this posting is specifically for individuals requiring licensing and BST sponsorship).
Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, to complete detailed reports and interact with emergency services.
Prior experience or volunteer work in a customer service environment.
Physical capability to stand, walk, and patrol for the majority of a shift across stairs, parkades, and varied terrain in all weather conditions.
Comfort handling stressful situations, including medical emergencies, aggression, and public safety incidents.
Basic computer and smartphone skills for reporting and communication.
Nice-to-Haves
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.
Valid Basic First Aid certification.
What's In It For You?
Paid training opportunity with BST course reimbursement through the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC).
Comprehensive health benefits for full-time employees.
Exclusive corporate discounts at retailers and service providers across Canada.
Clear pathways for career advancement in security services and law enforcement.
Why Join Our Team?
Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.