Tactical and Loss Prevention Security Guard

**Ready to make a difference.**

Are you committed to protecting your community? Do you want to prevent theft and create a safer environment? Blackbird Security is seeking to hire Loss Prevention Officers and Tactical Security Guards in **Nanaimo, BC.**

What you will do as a Loss Prevention Officer
- Prevent shoplifter theft in a retail environment while providing customer service to clients, patrons and customers.
- Wear plain clothes to work undercover, discreetly blending in with shoppers.
- Patrol store aisles, monitor customers, and watch security camera footage.
- Confront individuals you suspect of theft, who have unpaid merchandise.
- Escort trespassers out of the client premises.
- Perform arrests, detainments, and recover unpaid merchandise
- Complete required documentation for security incidents such as theft and violations.
- Escalate situation to law enforcement as required
- Respond to emergency situations appropriately in a timely manner.

**What you will do as a Tactical Security Guard**
- Establish a strong security presence to deter crime and theft
- Document theft and other security violations
- Patrol the premises, provide access control and respond to emergency situations in an appropriate and timely manner
- Perform safety and security duties with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
- Complete incident reports and required documentation for all security incidents
- Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly
- Provide excellent customer service to our clients, customers and patrons
- Respond to emergencies and escalate to law enforcement agencies as required
- A keen interest in asset protection and crime prevention
- A Valid Security License
- Experience with arrests and detaining shoplifting
- Previous security experience in a retail environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Willingness to attend meetings and improve skills’
- Ability to work without close supervision
- Advanced Security Training - authorization to carry handcuffs

**What’s in for you?**
- Competitive wages
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training and growth opportunities to succeed in your role
- Career advancement opportunities through promotion from within
- Recognition programs and bonuses

**About us**
- Make a difference by joining Canada’s fastest
- growing National Security Company. We offer opportunities for personal and professional growth through career development pathways, mentorship by our dedicated management team, flexible schedules and competitive wages_
- Our reputation is built by exceeding standards of performance and providing superior customer service to our clients. We are committed to providing a safer community by revolutionizing security services provided, through customization, to meet the unique needs of our clients and the communities we serve. We provide security services to a wide-range of clients from retail stores, high-end retail stores, residential buildings, campuses, municipal offices, warehouses and many more. Join our dedicated security team today_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week

**Salary**: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you interested in the loss prevention officer position or the tactical security guard position?

**Experience**:

- Security: 1 year (preferred)
- Loss prevention: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Security Guard Licence (required)
- AST (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)