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Overview
Job Skills / Requirements
We’re looking for awesome causal Security Guards to join our growing team in the Lake Cowichan area
This role is perfect for someone who’s people-smart, customer-focused, and enjoys staying active. Some sites are large, so you’ll definitely get your steps in We’re looking for flexible team players who work evening shifts to cover sports events.
Come discover our unique CARE culture and build a career, not just a job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1f_poCvzvk
Static Site Wage range: $18.75
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service and assistance and sustain effective relationships with clients and patrons
- Write clear and detailed reports including incident, emergency and day to day reports
- Watch for and report irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations and contact emergency responders as required
- Perform regular foot patrols to ensure personnel, building and equipment security
- Exercise crowd control and evict trespassers
Core Competencies
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- A strong working knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
- Strong observational skills
- Ability to make immediate decisions, while maintaining composure in emergency response situations with minimal supervision
Job Requirements
- A valid BC Security License is required (we can help you obtain one through our in-person training on Vancouver Island, or through JIBC)
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills
- Good physical fitness — ability to walk for extended periods (most sites)
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
- OFA Level 1 or higher is an asset
LET’S GET STARTED#VA4
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma
Certification Requirements (All)
Valid BC Security Licence
Additional Information / Benefits
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.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
This is a As Needed position
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