Posted 26 months ago
Security Guard
@ Armour Security and Protection Services Corp
British Columbia
Overview
Armour Security & Protection Services Corporation is hiring full-time or part-time AST-certified security guards for permanent positions in the Lower Mainland. The role covers store theft prevention, lawful arrests and incident reporting on 8-hour shifts of 36 to 40 hours a week, at $18.00 per hour, with dental and extended health care.
Pay:
$18 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Watch for theft and deter shoplifters in the store
- Apprehend suspects lawfully under the Criminal Code
- Report all criminal incidents to management before shift end
- Sign the security log and report to management at shift start
Requirements summary:
- Valid Security Worker's License, carried on duty
- Current BST certificate
- At least 1 year of AST experience
- Excellent communication, observation and problem-solving skills
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-09-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Security & protective services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 38 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Security Worker's License, AST, BST |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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Armour Security and Protection Services Corp
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National Security Provider | 250+ Clients Across Canada| Concierge • Guards • Mobile Patrols • LPO
Full company description
Since 2014, Armour Security has been a national security service provider with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. Trusted by over 250 active clients, we deliver professional security guards, concierge staff, mobile patrols, parking enforcement, and loss prevention officers (LPOs)
- LinkedIn followers
- 801
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 108
- Reported office locations
- 7541 Conway Avenue, 7, Burnaby, British Columbia V5E 2P7, CA
- 4620 Manilla Rd SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G, CA
- 330 Hwy 7, 305, Richmond Hill, , Ontario L4B 3P8, CA
- 7905-106 Avenue, NW, 21, Edmonton, Alberta T6A 1H7, CA
- 2031 Store St, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 5L9, CA
- Business categories
- Security
- Other recorded names
- Armour Security and Protection Services Corp
- Armour Security and Protection Services Corp.
- Specialties
- Security Guard Services
- Private Investigators
- Law Enforcement
- Parking Enforcement
- Security Consultant
- Mobile Patrol Services
- Concierge Services
- and Loss Prevention Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Since 2014, Armour Security has been a national security service provider with operations across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. Trusted by over 250 active clients, we deliver professional security guards, concierge staff, mobile patrols, parking enforcement, and loss prevention officers (LPOs)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public Safety |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2014 |
| Specialties | Security Guard ServicesPrivate InvestigatorsLaw EnforcementParking EnforcementSecurity ConsultantMobile Patrol ServicesConcierge Servicesand Loss Prevention Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 28 |
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Join Armour Security as a Full-Time or Part-Time Advanced Security Training (AST) Certified Security Guard in the Lower Mainland!
Armour Security & Protection Services Corporation (ASPS) is one of the fastest-growing security companies in British Columbia, offering a wide range of security services, including Security Guard Services, Mobile Patrol, Event Security, and more. We are currently looking for AST-certified Security Guards to join our team for long-term, permanent positions in the Lower Mainland.
Requirements
Job Description:
- Lawful and Ethical Conduct: Act lawfully and with honesty and integrity. Treat everyone with courtesy, equality, and without discrimination. Perform duties with a commitment to protecting store customers, employees, and assets.
- Licensing and Identification: Always carry a valid security worker's license while on duty.
- Punctuality and Appearance: Arrive on time, in uniform, and neatly dressed.
- Surveillance and Theft Prevention: Be vigilant for theft and assist store employees by creating a deterrent to theft through presence and apprehension of shoplifters.
- Arrest and Use of Force: Ensure arrests comply with the Criminal Code of Canada (Sections 494, 25 & 26).
- Pursuit of Suspects: Pursue shoplifters safely and only on foot. Do not engage in unsafe actions such as vehicular pursuits.
- Incident Reporting: Report all criminal incidents to store management and submit detailed reports before the end of your shift.
- Interaction with Customers and Employees: Limit conversations to necessary interactions and do not use personal electronic devices except in emergencies.
- Shift Protocols: Report to store management at the beginning of each shift and sign the security log.
Requirements:
- License: Valid Security Worker’s License.
- Certification: Current basic Security Training (BST) certificate
- Experience: At least 1 year of AST experience (required).
- Skills: Excellent communication, observational, and problem-solving skill
Benefits
Benefits:
- Pay: $18.00 per hour.
- Dental care.
- Extended health care.
- Flexible schedule.
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts.
- Weekdays and weekends available.
- Expected hours: 36 – 40 per week.
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