Control Centre Guard - Secure Facility

Ready to suit up as a Control Centre Guard

Looking for a role that keeps you on your toes while building skills for your future? A career as a Control Centre Guard provides hands-on experience coordinating emergency responses, monitoring critical security systems, and supporting front-line operations. Whether you're pursuing a long-term career in security or aiming for law enforcement, corrections, or dispatch, the training and experience gained in this role will set you up for success.

What's in it for you?

• Hourly wage of $25.03/hr + benefits
• We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through Garda World Academy
• Schedule 1 | Wednesday
  - Saturday / Rotational 6:00am - 6:00pm & 6:00pm - 6:00am
• Schedule 2 | Sunday
  - Wednesday / Rotational 6:00am - 6:00pm & 6:00pm - 6:00am
• Career growth opportunities at Garda World
• Uniform provided at no cost

Responsibilities for Control Centre Guard

• Ensuring the safety and security of the entire facility at all times by monitoring CCTV.
• Controlling entry and exit of individuals and vehicles to and from the facility. Control will only allow access after positive identification of authorized individuals who do not have access cards.
• Being familiar with all facility emergency procedures, and directing the response to any emergencies, in collaboration with the Shift Supervisor.
• Issuing room assignments, bed assignments, and log numbers of new intakes of individuals, as requested.
• Coordinating with the Shift Supervisor to dispatch guards to conduct exterior patrols.
• Using the public address system, radio, and telephones to communicate with Contractor resources in their respective areas of monitoring, as necessary.
• Responding to all alarms and trouble signals from any of the monitoring systems in their designated areas of monitoring, and taking appropriate action, as well as notifying the Shift Supervisor.
• Completing property intake and release of individuals.
• Facilitating individuals' requests.
• Receiving and distributing phone messages and mail, if required.
• Intercepting contraband entering and leaving the facility.
• Accurately maintaining facility logs.

Qualifications for Control Centre Guard

• Valid BC Security Guard License
• Valid First Aid Level 1 (OFA1) – an asset
• Advanced Security Training (AST) – an asset
• Must have resided in Canada for the past 5 years
• High school diploma or equivalent (proof of education required)
• Able to pass Public Works Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in security, dispatch, monitoring, or a related operational environment preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in the use of computer systems, CCTV monitoring platforms, access control systems, and radio communications equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately complete logs, reports, and documentation.
• Strong observation skills with the ability to identify and assess potential security risks quickly and accurately.

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, surveillance and even casual roles available.