Ready to make a difference.
Are you committed to protecting your community? Do you want to help prevent theft and create a safer environment? Blackbird Security is currently hiring Security Officers (Elite/AST/LPO) for multiple sites across Metro Vancouver, BC, including retail stores, events, luxury stores, restaurants, and warehouses.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive wages
- Flexible schedules
- Paid training and growth opportunities to succeed in your role
- Career advancement opportunities through promotion from within
- Recognition programs and bonuses
- Goodlife Fitness Gym Membership - 25% discount on all membership fees (all tiers), $0 enrollment fees and share with one family member (post completion of the probationary period)
What you will do
- Prevent shoplifter theft in a retail environment while providing customer service to clients, patrons and customers.
- Patrol store aisles, monitor customers, and watch security camera footage.
- Confront individuals you suspect of theft, who have unpaid merchandise.
- Escort trespassers out of the client premises.
- Perform arrests, detainments, and recover unpaid merchandise
- Complete required documentation for security incidents such as theft and violations.
- Escalate situation to law enforcement as required.
- Respond to emergency situations appropriately in a timely manner.
The Ideal Candidate
- A Valid Security License is required (BST)
- Advanced Security Training (AST) - Certification for AST roles
- Experience with arrests and detaining shoplifting
- Previous security experience in a retail environment
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken, is required
- Willingness to attend meetings and improve skills
- Ability to work without close supervision
- A keen interest in asset protection and crime prevention
Pay: $18.00-$21.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you looking for Part Time, On-call or Full Time?
- What's your availability? (Specify days and timings: daytime, evening or overnights)
Experience:
- Security: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Security License (required)
- Advanced Security Training (AST) (preferred)
Location:
- Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
