Security Guard - BST Certification

Security Guard - BST Certification Provided

Posted Friday, 7/3/2026

We are 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 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.

Pay Rate: $18.75/hr - $23/hr starting, depending on what site or program you work in.

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

De-escalate conflicts

Respond to alarms and emergency situations

Control access to facilities

Write detailed incident reports

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); confidence interacting verbally with team members, clients, members of the public, and emergency responders

Physical ability to stand and/or patrol for the majority of a shift; additionally, your patrols may be indoors or outdoors, in all weather conditions, and can include stairwells, uneven surfaces, and parkades