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Security Guard Training

Job in Vancouver, BC, Canada
Listing for: Paladin Security
Full Time, Part Time, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • Security
    Security Guard, Unarmed Security, Site Security, Security Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Security Guard Training.

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Paladin Security is excited to offer a unique opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in security. We are currently seeking motivated candidates who do not have a current valid BC Security License.
This position is designed to provide required training and certifications at no cost to individuals who are not yet licensed, but are eager to enter the security industry. This free training is provided to selected candidates based on a commitment to at least 6-months full-time work or 9-months of part-time work with Paladin.

We provide the Basic Security Training (BST) certification at our office in Burnaby. The course is one week (40 hours) and runs from Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Please note that this opening is only for candidates who do not have a Security License. If you already have a valid Security License, please refer to other openings on our website, such as this one:

If you’re someone with a passion for security, law enforcement, lending a helping hand, making a difference in your community, and looking for a great opportunity with a company that cares about your career, we want to hear from you. We are currently looking for motivated teammates to join our various locations in hospitals, government buildings, post-secondary campuses, shopping centers, office towers, warehouses, and more!

We even have exciting event security options for major venues that are hosting concerts, FIFA, conventions, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct regular foot patrols
  • Monitor CCTV cameras
  • Respond to alarms and emergency situations
  • De-escalate conflicts
  • Provide first aid
  • Manage lost and found
  • Write detailed incident reports
  • Control access to facilities
  • Other duties as needed, based on the specific site policies
  • YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU HAVE:

  • Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
  • Strong English communication skills (written and verbal); you will need to write detailed incident reports which may be utilized in court if subpoenaed
  • Experience working or volunteering in a customer service environment
  • Confidence interacting verbally with team members, client personnel, members of the public, and emergency services
  • A passion for being active, since your patrols may be indoors or outdoors, in all weather conditions, and can include stairwells, uneven surfaces, and parkades
  • Physical ability to stand and/or patrol for the majority of a shift
  • Legal authorization to work in Canada
  • Confidence approaching and leading in emergency situations, including trauma, aggression, intoxication, bodily fluids, etc.
  • A keen eye for watching and reporting irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations
  • Basic skills in utilizing technology, including writing reports on a computer, tracking patrols in a smartphone, and communicating via two-way radio
  • Many of our sites are accessible by transit, but it's an asset if you have your own vehicle and a Class 5 BC Driver's License! It's also an asset if you already have other related certifications or clearances, such as Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA2), or Marine Transportation Security Clearance (MTSC).

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