Posted 2 days ago
Security Guard - Retail
@ Backwoods
Lloydminster, Alberta
Overview
Backwoods Security Services is hiring a Security Guard for a retail mall in Lloydminster, Alberta, on a 4-days-on, 3-days-off schedule of 10 to 12 hour shifts at $19.00 per hour. The work covers patrols, surveillance monitoring, access control, theft prevention and incident reporting. Local applicants only, living within one hour of Lloydminster.
Pay:
$19 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Patrol and monitor the premises for safety and security
- Monitor surveillance equipment and control access points
- Identify and report theft, suspicious activity and policy violations
- Complete daily FLHAs, DORs and incident reports
Requirements summary:
- Valid Alberta Security Services Licence (required)
- Valid Standard First Aid Certification (required)
- One year of security guard experience preferred
- Strong communication and customer service skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · rippling
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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 | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta Security Services Licence, Standard First Aid |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Perks mentioned | Uniform provided |
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Backwoods
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
About Backwoods
As one of the largest employers of Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation community members, Backwoods is a fast-growing organization dedicated to economically empowering Indigenous communities from within. As a leading supplier of access and matting solutions, civil and forestry services, pipeline maintenance and security services in Western Canada, we have been able to attract best-in-class management and operators from across the industry, allowing us to successfully complete some of the largest midstream and utility projects in Alberta and ensuring a steady stream of work for our teams across all divisions. We deliver operational excellence across diverse industrial services, combining field-tested crews, proven systems, and a commitment to developing Indigenous leadership skills to meet our clients’ high standards of safety, quality, and reliability. We support cultural awareness for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff to ensure staff collaborate respectfully, learn from each other, and move forward with a shared sense of purpose.
Backwoods Security Services | Lloydminster, AB
LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY – Applicants must reside within one hour of Lloydminster, Alberta.
Backwoods Security Services is currently seeking a reliable and professional Security Guard to join our team at a retail mall in Lloydminster, Alberta. This position typically works 4 days on, 3 days off with shifts ranging from 10–12 hours.
If you are dependable, have strong communication skills, and enjoy working in a customer-facing environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Wage: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: 10–12-hour shifts
What We Offer
- Competitive health benefits package after six months of employment
- All required uniforms
- Opportunities for career growth and development
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients, employees, and visitors through regular patrols and monitoring of the premises.
- Monitor surveillance equipment and inspect buildings, equipment, and access points.
- Perform access control duties and ensure only authorized individuals enter restricted areas when required.
- Help prevent theft, loss, and property damage by identifying and reporting suspicious activity and addressing policy violations.
- Direct traffic and assist with vehicle movement when required.
- Complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs), Daily Occurrence Reports (DORs), and Incident Reports (IRs) as required.
- Inspect Backwoods vehicles and notify the Field Manager when maintenance or servicing is needed.
- Monitor building conditions and equipment to help maintain a safe and secure environment.
- Arrive on time and ready for every scheduled shift. Communicate with the on-call supervisor as early as possible if unable to attend a shift.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid Alberta Security Services Licence (required).
- Valid Standard First Aid Certification (required).
- Previous experience working as a Security Guard (minimum one year preferred).
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
- Flexible availability to work various days, with 10–12-hour shifts.
- Availability for overtime when required.
- Must live within one hour of Lloydminster, Alberta. Local applicants only.
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