Career Opportunities: Security Guard - Federal Government Auxiliary Guarding (250166)
Ready to suit up as a Federal Security Guard
What matters most in a role like this is your ability to stay alert, assess your surroundings, recognize potential risks and respond professionally when situations change. Your attention to detail, sound judgment and ability to remain composed under pressure will be key to your success.

As a Federal Security Guard, you’ll take on a dynamic role supporting security operations across a variety of environments and situations throughout Vancouver Island. No two deployments are necessarily the same — you may be called upon to secure designated areas, control access, monitor activity, maintain detailed logs and help protect the integrity of an active scene or emergency operation.

This is an opportunity for experienced security professionals looking to take their career beyond traditional static security. You’ll work in an environment where professionalism, vigilance, communication and attention to detail truly matter.

You’ll collaborate with operational personnel, respond to changing environments and play an important role in maintaining safe and secure areas during critical events. The position may involve day, evening, overnight, weekend and emergency deployments, making flexibility and reliability essential.

If you thrive in environments where every shift can be different, your observations matter and your actions contribute to a larger operation, this could be the opportunity for you.

What's in it for you?





$25.00 per hour

Ad-hoc, casual/on-call opportunities with the flexibility to work when operational needs arise

Flexible scheduling with a variety of shifts and deployment opportunities

GardaWorld Academy — we invest in your development and support continuing education opportunities

Career growth opportunities within GardaWorld

Uniform provided at no cost

The opportunity to gain experience in a specialized federal security setting supporting important security operations

Responsibilities for Federal Security Guard

Patrol and monitor designated areas to identify and respond to potential security concerns

Secure controlled areas and manage access to designated scenes and restricted locations

Verify identification and maintain accurate logs of individuals entering and exiting secured areas

Monitor the security of active scenes and emergent events while maintaining awareness of changing conditions

Respond promptly and professionally to incidents, emergencies and evolving security situations

Maintain detailed and accurate incident reports, activity logs and shift notes, including documentation that may support investigative or court proceedings





Work collaboratively with law enforcement and operational personnel during active incidents and security deployments

Follow established procedures and directions to help preserve the integrity and security of designated areas

Maintain a professional presence while exercising sound judgment, observation skills and discretion in sensitive environments

Remain flexible and prepared to support day, evening, overnight, weekend and emergency deployments as operational needs arise

Qualifications for Federal Security Guard

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Must hold a valid BC Security Worker Licence

Must have a minimum of 12 months of recent security experience, gained within the past five years

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to complete detailed reports and documentation

Comfortable working day, evening, overnight, weekend and on-call shifts

Ability and willingness to travel throughout Vancouver Island as operational requirements arise

Ability to remain alert and attentive while standing and walking for extended periods

Strong observation, judgment and decision-making skills

Professional, reliable and able to remain composed in changing or high-pressure environments

First Aid certification is considered an asset

Previous experience in law enforcement, corrections, military, peace officer, or other high-security environments is considered an asset

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📌 Security Guard - Federal Government Auxiliary Guarding (British Columbia)
🏢 GardaWorld
📍 British Columbia