Tactical Security Guards —Vancouver/Burnaby/Surrey (Lower Mainland)

iGuard360°
2.6 out of 5 stars
Vancouver, BC

Job details

Pay

  • $18.25 an hour

Job type

  • Part-time
  • Casual
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekends as needed
  • Evenings as needed
  • Night shift
  • On call

Location

Vancouver, BC

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care

Full job description

Step into a high-impact role where every shift is different. As a Tactical/Residential Security Guard with iGuard360°, you’ll be the trusted problem-solver who keeps people and properties safe across multiple sites, jumping in where you’re needed most and representing our brand with confidence and professionalism.

Areas covered: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam, Abbotsford

What we offer:

  • Variety & flexibility: New environments, teams, and challenges, no two days the same.
  • Career growth: Real opportunities for internal advancement; build broad site experience fast.
  • We invest in you: Paid training, free uniforms, and benefits after 3 months (Extended Health, Dental).

What you will do:

  • Be a visible, professional deterrent lead with customer service and calm presence.
  • Detect & respond to suspicious activity; prevent loss through proactive patrols and observation.
  • Access control at lobbies, docks, and gates; stop tailgating/piggybacking.
  • Conduct regular foot patrols and targeted checks of high-risk areas.
  • Enforce the Trespass Act (BC), Criminal Code of Canada, and applicable site rules.
  • Respond to alarms and incidents per post orders; secure premises.
  • Produce clear, timely incident and daily reports in our online systems.
  • Maintain professional appearance and deportment at all times.

What you bring:

  • High personal integrity and excellent communication (written & verbal).
  • Customer-service mindset with confident, respectful enforcement.
  • Strong situational awareness, multitasking, and problem-solving.

Education / Experience:

  • Prior security experience (residential, retail, mobile, or events).
  • Advanced Security Training, OFA Level 1 or 2, or similar.
  • Police Foundations / Law & Security studies (completed or in progress).
  • Valid BC driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Must-haves:

  • Valid Security Guard Licence (BC)
  • Ability to travel across the Lower Mainland
  • Reliable punctuality and readiness to cover on-call assignments

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, On-Call

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care

Application question(s):

  • Do you have a valid BC driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle?
  • What is your general weekly availability (days/evenings/nights)?
  • Are you comfortable accepting same-day or next-day assignments across the coverage area?
  • Can you commit to professional appearance and deportment (uniform standards, no visible earbuds, etc.) at all times?
  • Are you able to stand/walk outdoors for up to 8–12 hours and work in all weather?
  • Are you available for evenings, overnights, weekends, and short-notice call-ins?
  • Are you looking for a Full-Time, Part-Time or On-Call Position?
  • Can you reliably travel across the Lower Mainland?

Experience:

  • Security: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (required)
  • BC Security Guard Licence (required)

Work Location: In person