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Security Guards

@ Armour Security and Protection Services Corp

British Columbia

$18/hrFull-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Armour Security and Protection Services Corp is hiring full-time BST certified security guards in the Lower Mainland for long-term positions. The work covers theft prevention, incident reporting and lawful arrests in retail stores, with 8-hour shifts across weekdays and weekends and 36 to 40 expected hours per week. Pay is $18.00 per hour with dental care, extended health care and a flexible schedule.

Pay:

$18 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Watch for theft and deter shoplifters in the store
  • Make lawful arrests under Criminal Code ss. 494, 25 and 26
  • Pursue suspects safely on foot only
  • Report criminal incidents with detailed reports before shift end
  • Check in with store management and sign the security log

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Security Worker's License carried on duty
  • Current BST certificate
  • At least 1 year of AST experience (required)
  • Excellent communication, observation and problem-solving skills

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Dental
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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

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentSecurity & protective services
Experience1+ years
Hours per week38
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingStore
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsSecurity Worker's License, BST, AST
Perks mentionedFlexible 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)

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People associated on LinkedIn
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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
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Reported total investment
0

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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)

FieldValue
IndustryPublic Safety
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersBurnaby, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2014
SpecialtiesSecurity Guard ServicesPrivate InvestigatorsLaw EnforcementParking EnforcementSecurity ConsultantMobile Patrol ServicesConcierge Servicesand Loss Prevention Services
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Job description

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 BST certified Security Guards to join our team for long-term, permanent positions in the Vancouver Islands


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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