Mobile Security Officer - Overnight Shifts

Mobile Security Officer - Overnight Shifts


Company
BPS Protective Services K9 Inc.
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$18.50–$20.50 an hour
Posted
8 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
About the Role

We’re hiring a reliable Mobile Security Guard for patrol and alarm response in Edmonton.

If you’re professional, dependable, and comfortable working independently — we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities
• Conduct scheduled and random mobile patrols of client properties
• Respond to alarm activations and emergency calls
• Lock-up and unlock facilities as required
• Complete detailed and accurate daily reports
• Enforce property rules and client instructions
• Identify and report safety hazards and suspicious activity
• Provide excellent customer service while representing the company professionally
• Potential to work within the K9 Division, and patrol with a dog

Requirements
• Valid Alberta Security License
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean abstract
• Comfortable working alone and during overnight shifts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Physically fit (regular walking, stairs, vehicle entry/exit)
• Must be reliable and punctual
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Assets (Not Required but Considered an Advantage)
• Previous mobile patrol experience
• Knowledge of Edmonton and surrounding areas
• PPCT/CTSS certifications

What We Offer
• Competitive hourly wage
• Company patrol vehicle provided
• Uniform provided
• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive team environment
• Blue Cross benefits
• On-site gym

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.50-$20.50 per hour

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Application question(s):
• Do you have valid Control Tactics and Survival Skills training?
• Do you have a clean driving abstract?
• Do you have open availability to work?

Experience:
• Security: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• Alberta Security License (required)
• Alberta Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Security Guard Jobs

Q What is the minimum hourly wage for security guards in Canada as of 2026?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, the federal minimum wage for security guards is $18.50 per hour as of January 1 2026 with overtime paid at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. Provincial rates apply in non-federally regulated workplaces such as Ontario at $17.75 per hour and British Columbia at $18.25 per hour from the same date.
Q What license is required to work as a security guard in Canada in 2026?
As per the Ministry of the Solicitor General Ontario, a valid Ontario Security Guard License costs $80 and must be renewed every three years with mandatory 40-hour training completed before the 2026 application deadline. Alberta requires a similar provincial license through the Alberta Ministry of Justice with $105 fee and background check.
Q What education and experience are needed for security guard jobs in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus completion of a 40-hour approved security training course by March 2026. No prior experience is mandated for entry-level roles but a clean criminal record check from the RCMP dated within six months is required.
Q What documents are needed to apply for a security guard position in Canada?
As per Employment and Social Development Canada, submit a valid government-issued photo ID, completed security license application, recent criminal record check, and proof of training certification by the 2026 deadline. A resume listing any first aid or CPR certificates dated within two years is also required for most employers.
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