Security Guards for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Security
- 7%
- Communication Skills
- 6%
- Customer Service
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 41%
- Vocational or technical training
- 29%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 20%
Current company
GardaWorld
Paladin Airport Security Services
7-Eleven
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 44%
- Less than a year
- 33%
- 2-5 years
- 11%
Browse Indeed's database of 231 profiles for Security Guards in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Nov. 5, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $48,823 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,775 – $54,453 yearly
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Security Guard
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR Level C and AED CertificationCPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSecurityPatrollingCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Delivery Driver
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCrowd ControlCCTVSecurity Guard
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
PatrollingCCTVSurveillanceIncident InvestigationIncident ReportingSecurityMobile Security Guard
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
PatrollingCCTVSurveillanceSecurity System Monitoring (Security System Operation)Incident ReportingCustomer ServiceCampus Security Guard
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSecurity Service Worker LicenceSecurity Guard LicenceServing IT RightCrisis InterventionFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
SecurityDe-Escalation TechniquesFirst Aid ProtocolsIncident ReportingSurveillanceClient CommunicationSECURITY GUARD / OFA SECURITY OFFICER
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationServing IT RightCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
De-Escalation TechniquesPatrollingSecurityIncident ReportingCrowd ControlDecision Making
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 56 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: security, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for security guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: Security Guard Licence, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: mobile security guard, delivery driver and SECURITY GUARD / OFA SECURITY OFFICER.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 5 years of professional experience.
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