CNA - Security Guard

Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly

Security Guard

Job Title: Security Guard
Reports To: Director of Community Workforce Development and Asset Management
Term: Full-time, Permanent
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 annually
Start Date: As soon as a suitable candidate is found
Closing Date: November 24th, 2026

Position Purpose
Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly (CNA) was created in 2013 as a powerful and unifying voice for eight Nlaka’pamux Bands regarding the Teck Highland Valley Copper Mine. It is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the eight Participating Bands. Headquartered in Merritt, BC, with a workforce of over 60, CNA provides training and job readiness along with cultural, social, and technical programming to the over 3035 members of the eight Participating Bands.

The Security Guard is responsible for helping maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment at CNA-owned properties and facilities. This position conducts regular patrols between various locations, identifies and responds to safety and security concerns, and acts as a visible presence to deter unwanted activity. The Security Guard will engage respectfully with employees, visitors, contractors, members of the public while representing CNA in a professional manner.

Primary Duties

• Conduct regular patrols of CNA properties, buildings, parking lots, and surrounding grounds,
• Ensure facilities are secure by checking doors, gates, access points, and common areas,
• Monitor and report safety hazards, security concerns, vandalism, property damage, and suspicious activity,
• Maintain a visible security presence to promote safety and deter unauthorized activity,
• Engage with employees, visitors, contractors, and members of the public using respectful, trauma-informed, and culturally safe approaches,
• De-escalate conflicts and address situations before they become safety risks,
• Respond to incidents and emergencies in accordance with CNA policies and procedures, utilizing sound judgment to coordinate and escalate matters to emergency services, bylaw enforcement, management, or other appropriate authorities as required,
• Complete incident reports and maintain accurate records of observations, occurrences, and actions taken,
• Support special events and activities by providing safety monitoring and assistance as required, and
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills,
• Ability to remain calm, exercise sound judgment, and make independent decisions in stressful situations,
• Knowledge of conflict resolution, de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches,
• Strong observation, situational awareness, and incident documentation skills,
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate written reports,
• Understanding of confidentiality, professional boundaries, and culturally safe practices,
• Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds and contribute to an inclusive environment,
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision,
• Ability to walk, stand, and conduct patrols for extended periods of time
• Proficiency with mobile phones, tablets, and basic computer applications, and
• Willingness to learn, or knowledge of, beginner nłeʔkepmxcín, nłeʔképmx cultural values and protocols while recognizing and respecting cultural diversity.

Experience and Requirements

• Valid BC Security Worker Licence is required,
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract,
• Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification or willingness to obtain,
• 2 years of security, community safety, bylaw enforcement, property patrol, or related experience,
• Must be comfortable operating a CNA vehicle and travelling between multiple work locations throughout the Merritt area,
• Experience working with vulnerable populations is considered an asset, and
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.

Work Environment

• Schedule: Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break, fluctuating when needed. On average, 40 hours per week,
• Overtime: All daily overtime over 8 hours will be banked at 1.5x, all hours over 12 will be banked at 2x,
• Reporting Office Location: Office work will be conducted from the CNA office at 2025 Granite Ave, Merritt BC, with the expectation that the majority of work will be conducted in the field at various CNA properties,
• Vacation: 2 weeks paid vacation (10 working days), accrued at 0.84 per month,
• Winter Break: 2 weeks paid (max 10 working days),
• Benefits: 50% benefit premiums paid by employer,
• Pension: Pension matching (percentage increasing with years of service), and
• Personal and Professional Development: As part of total compensation, we supply full-time permanent employees with the means to advance their skills and education.

We will provide training and professional development to support the right candidate. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and believe you would be of value to our organization, then we want to hear from you!

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The Citxw Nlaka'pamux Assembly is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. This position is open to all candidates who meet the qualifications. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified nłeʔkepmx candidates.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Citxw Nlaka’pamux Assembly respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.