Posted 8 days ago
Casual Security Guard
@ GardaWorld
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
GardaWorld is hiring Casual Security Guards to cover multiple client sites across Calgary, including industrial gatehouses and corporate offices. The work covers patrols, access control, CCTV monitoring and incident response, on rotating 8 to 12-hour shifts. Pay is $18.00 to $19.50 per hour depending on site contract.
Pay:
$18–$19.50 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Patrol sites on foot and by vehicle to prevent risks
- Control access and monitor CCTV and alarms
- Respond to emergencies, incidents and security concerns
- Write incident reports and shift logs
- Provide customer service to employees and visitors
Requirements summary:
- Valid Alberta Security Services Licence
- Authorized to work in Canada
- Strong communication and report-writing skills
- Able to stand and walk for extended periods
- Available for rotating days, nights, weekends and holidays
- Previous security or access control experience is an asset
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Security Services Licence |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Transit support, Paid training |
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GardaWorld
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GardaWorld: Business solutions and security services for a complex world.
Full company description
GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned security services company, offering cash services, physical and specialized security solutions, and with our Crisis24 portal, the dissemination of verified information related to international security. GardaWorld est la plus importante entreprise privée de sécurité au monde, offrant des services de transport de valeurs, des solutions de sécurité physique et spécialisée, et avec le portail Crisis24, la diffusion d’informations vérifiées en lien avec la sécurité internationale.
- LinkedIn followers
- 199,805
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 24,451
- Reported office locations
- 2300 Émile-Bélanger, Saint-Laurent , Quebec H4R 3J4, CA
- 700 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, Florida 33432, US
- Dubai International Financial Centre, Currency House, Office 303, Dubai, Dubai 482069 , AE
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Information Technology
- Service Industry
- Solar
- Consulting
- Risk Management
- Security
- Network Security
- Facility Management
- Physical Security
- Other recorded names
- GardaWorld Cash
- GardaWorld
- Specialties
- Cash Services
- Protective Services
- International Protective Services
- Aviation Services
- Travel Security
- Cash Pickup
- Security Services
- Armored Cash Services
- Cash logistics
- ATM Services
- Cash Vault Services
- Physical Security
- Security Consulting
- Mobile Security
- Event Security
- Airport Security
- Loss Prevention
- Road Flagging
- Armored Truck
- Security Guards
- Executive Protection
- Crisis Management
- and Mobile Patrol
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 2,600,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GardaWorld is the world’s largest privately-owned security services company, offering cash services, physical and specialized security solutions, and with our Crisis24 portal, the dissemination of verified information related to international security. GardaWorld est la plus importante entreprise privée de sécurité au monde, offrant des services de transport de valeurs, des solutions de sécurité physique et…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Security and Investigations |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Saint-Laurent , Quebec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1995 |
| Specialties | Cash ServicesProtective ServicesInternational Protective ServicesAviation ServicesTravel SecurityCash PickupSecurity ServicesArmored Cash ServicesCash logisticsATM Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 455 |
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Ready to suit up as a Casual Security Guard
Are you looking for flexible work with the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of security environments? GardaWorld is seeking reliable and professional Casual Security Guards to support multiple client sites throughout Calgary.
This position is ideal for individuals looking to supplement their income, build their security career, or gain valuable experience across different industries. Successful candidates will receive site-specific training and provide coverage for vacations, employee absences, and additional operational requirements as needed.
As a Casual Security Guard, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including industrial gatehouses and corporate office environments, gaining diverse experience while supporting our client and the public.
Please note: Some sites are accessible by public transportation, while others require reliable personal transportation.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive wage of $18.00 - $19.50/hour depending on site contract
- Flexible casual scheduling
- Cross-training across multiple sites and security environments
- Valuable experience with access control, patrols, incident response, and customer service
- Opportunity to develop your security skills and industry knowledge
- Potential for future permanent opportunities
- Some sites accessible by public transit, with free parking available at select locations
Responsibilities for Casual Security Guard
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, and property.
- Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols to identify and prevent security risks.
- Monitor CCTV, access control systems, and site activities.
- Control site access by verifying identification and maintaining visitor logs.
- Respond promptly to emergencies, alarms, incidents, and security concerns.
- Prepare accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and shift reports.
- Enforce site policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
- Provide professional customer service and assistance to employees and visitors.
- Identify and report suspicious activities, safety hazards, and potential threats.
- Maintain effective communication with site management, clients, and emergency services.
- Assist with emergency evacuations and incident management.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and situational awareness at all times.
Qualifications for Casual Security Guard
- Authorized to work in Canada.
- Valid Alberta Security Services Licence.
- Strong communication, report-writing, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable using technology, access control systems, and surveillance platforms.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Physically able to conduct foot patrols and stand/walk for extended periods.
- Available to work rotating 8 to 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Reliable transportation is considered an asset, as some sites are not accessible by public transit.
- Previous security, industrial, commercial, or access control experience is an asset.
- Dependable, flexible, and willing to work across designated Calgary locations to provide operational, vacation, and leave coverage.
- Must be able to quickly adapt to different sites, teams, and client requirements.
This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have concierge, tactical and surveillance roles available.
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