Security Guard - Uniform & Tactical Job at BLACKBIRD SECURITY INC.

BLACKBIRD SECURITY INC. Kelowna, BC

Blackbird Security Inc is a quickly-growing company currently looking to hire for the following positions in Kelowna, BC.

  • Uniform Security Guard
  • Tactical Security Guard

* Please mention in your application the position you are interested in.

Why work with Blackbird?

With Blackbird, you would have an opportunity to grow your career and be part of a fast growing national security company, with the potential for great career advancements. We also offer competitive wages and flexible working schedules.

Role Summary

Uniform/Tactical: As a Uniformed Security Guard/ Tactical Guard you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of a company's employees, visitors, and associated property. You will be tasked with patrolling a designated area, responding to safety and security threats, and establishing a security presence.

Loss Prevention: As a Loss Prevention Officer you will be responsible for preventing shoplifter theft in a retail environment while wearing plain clothing and trying to remain as undercover as possible. Your duties will include patrolling store aisles and monitoring customers, watching security camera footage and confronting individuals you suspect of theft.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Uniform/Tactical Guard:

  • Maintaining safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel
  • Patrol designated areas in accordance with outlined security procedures
  • Complete incident reports and required documentation for all security incidents
  • Identify potential security risks and respond accordingly
  • Ability to stand or foot patrol for 8 hours
  • Ability to escort trespassers away from client premises
  • Defuse potentially volatile situations and intervene when necessary
  • Respond to emergencies and incidents within designated areas promptly and according to policy
  • Escalate emergency situations to law enforcement as needed
  • Providing great customer service to clients, tenants, and patrons
  • Identify, monitor and approach subjects who may have unpaid merchandise
  • Document theft and other security violations
  • Ability to respond well to emergency situations
  • Ability to work without close supervision

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

  • Valid Security License is required
  • Experience with arrests and detaining shoplifters
  • Knowledge of all 5 steps to an arrest/detainment of a shoplifter
  • Must be proficient in the English language, spoken, written, and via electronics
  • Superior observational skills
  • Willingness to attend meeting and trainings to improve skills
  • Knowledgeable on safety processes and procedures
  • Valid Driver's license and own vehicle is an asset
  • Previous experience in security is an asset.
  • AST is an asset

We thank you for your interest in this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kelowna, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Where do you live?

Experience:

  • Loss prevention (Plain clothes): 1 year (preferred)
  • Security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Security license (required)
  • drivers license (preferred)
  • AST (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (preferred)
  • Night Shift (preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location




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