Wildfire Security and Access Control Officers – Rural and Remote Deployments; Former Law Enforc

Position: Wildfire Security and Access Control Officers – Rural and Remote Deployments (Former Law Enforc[...]
Join our Wildfire Security team and help protect communities, critical infrastructure, and emergency response operations across Western and Northern Canada.

Scarlet Security and Risk Group (SSRG) is seeking experienced, licensed Security Personnel for remote deployments in BC, Alberta, Yukon and NWT.  Successful applicants will provide security services on a casual, as-needed basis.

Scarlet Security & Risk Group (SSRG) is an ISO
31000, ISO
9001 and ISO
45001 certified company and one of Canada's leading security companies. We provide a variety of client-centric security, technology, risk management, and investigation solutions to customers across the country. Our diverse, highly qualified team members and relentless commitment to excellence create superior results for our clients.

Rural and remote Wildfire Security Officers assist local authorities with safety, security and emergency response when wildfires threaten homes, ranches, industries and communities. This includes control, restricting and logging access to wildfire areas to ensure only authorized persons enter and to prevent theft from unattended properties.

Responsibilities

Working at checkpoints or camps, with minimal guidance

Wildfire perimeter access control including recording visitors coming and going from checkpoints

Checking all vehicles entering/departing restricted areas

Checking passes that have been issued by the local authorities (e.g. Regional District)

Assisting law enforcement as required, including at checkpoints

Cooperating with local EOC and other first responders and agencies at incident scenes

Assistance with evacuations of people, livestock and property

Coaching new members when required

Requirements

Valid Security Worker Licence in at least one of BC, Yukon, Alberta

Class 5 driver's licence

Must have a minimum of 2 years of security service or related experience

Law enforcement background (police, military, sheriff, corrections) preferred

Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills

Good physical fitness

Additional Information

On-call, casual basis. There are no guaranteed hours, but you must be ready to work full-time if required, possibly for multi-week deployments.

12-hour deployments, and shift times will vary.

Company Perks

$45/hour based on experience and deployment

Per diem will be provided

Accommodation provided depending on the deployment

Mileage paid

Travel time paid

Health & dental benefits for full-time employees

Up to $1,000 in referral bonuses when your friends join the team

Professional Development & Internal Career Growth Opportunities

A culture of respect and mentorship

Access to exclusive employee discounts on over 5,000 products & services

Ready to Apply?
Upload your  resume and a cover letter  explaining why this role aligns with your goals. We’re excited to hear from you!

We understand that the ideal candidate is not defined by meeting every single criterion, but by vision, impact, and commitment to our purpose. We are actively working to eliminate systemic barriers in our employment process. If your background demonstrates the strategic capacity and leadership required to drive our mission of reducing inequality, and you are excited by this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and articulate your vision in your cover letter.

At SSRG, all hiring decisions are made by qualified recruitment professionals. AI is not used to evaluate candidates or make hiring decisions.

Due to a high volume of applications, only those selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

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