General Duty Security Guard

Posted Thursday, 10/15/2026

If you are a dependable professional looking for a dynamic security role with a structured schedule, this full-time on-call position offers an ideal balance of reliable hours and variety. As a General Duty Security Guard in Calgary, you will act as a key responder, deploying to various client sites across the city to provide security coverage, assist visitors, and manage incidents.

This role offers a predictable 4-days-on, 4-days-off rotation with guaranteed hourly pay during your on-call hours, along with higher rates when deployed to site assignments. It is a great opportunity to gain diverse experience across multiple industries while building a long-term career with an industry leader.

Schedule: 4 days on, 4 days off (12-hour shifts). The schedule alternates between 2 weeks of day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and 2 weeks of night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).

On-Call Base Rate: $18.75 per hour while scheduled and on call (not deployed).

Deployed Rate: $18.75 per hour and up, depending on the client site where you are stationed.

Availability Expectations: You must remain reachable by phone throughout your 12-hour shift and be able to arrive at deployed client sites within 60 minutes of receiving a call.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Remain ready and available during scheduled on-call shifts to deploy quickly when notified by Operations.

Provide visible, professional security coverage at assigned commercial, residential, or public client sites across Calgary.

Conduct interior and exterior foot patrols, manage access control, and monitor CCTV systems as required by site post orders.

De-escalate challenging situations calmly and assist client staff, tenants, and visitors with clear, courteous communication.

Complete detailed, accurate incident reports and site daily logs before concluding your deployment.

Promptly communicate operational issues or emergency incidents to the Operations Control Centre.

Over Time:

Master site-specific procedures across a wide variety of client environments.

Demonstrate consistent dependability and professionalism, positioning yourself for specialized site placements and internal promotion opportunities.

Must-Have Requirements:

A valid Alberta Security Licence.

Reliable personal transportation to travel to client sites across all areas of Calgary.

A reliable mobile phone and the ability to remain reachable throughout your shift.

Ability to arrive at assigned Calgary sites within one hour of notification.

Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 4-on/4-off schedule (alternating days and nights every two weeks).

Strong spoken and written English communication skills.

Strong problem-solving ability and a customer-service-oriented mindset.

Nice-to-Have

Qualifications:

Previous experience in security, customer service, or emergency response roles.

Current First Aid and CPR certification from an Alberta recognized proivder.

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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.