Commissionaires BC is looking for dedicated and reliable Security Guards to join our team working with Trans Mountain in Abbotsford.
Shift times: Sumas Terminal – Abbotsford
Monday to Wednesday 7.30am till 7.30pm OR 7.30pm till 7.30am
Thursday and Friday 7.30am till 7.30pm OR 7.30pm till 7.30am
Saturday and Sunday 7.30am till 7.30pm OR 7.30pm till 7.30am
Sumas Station – Abbotsford
Monday to Wednesday 7.30am till 7.30pm
Thursday and Friday 7.30am till 7.30pm
Payrate: from $21/hr
Your “must haves”:
Valid BC Security Licence
Basic First Aid Certificate
Successfully be able to complete various site required training
Be comfortable using 2 way radios
Superior customer service and communications skills
High level of attention to detail and dress and deportment
Able to sit and walk for long periods of time, including walking over uneven terrain
Comfortable and confident using computers
Key Responsibilities: Access Control
Screen personnel attempting to access the site based on post orders
Operate access doors and gates
Provide visitor escorts when required
Use SPLAN visitor access system and electronic access cards
Patrolling
Conduct regular patrols of assigned areas, including remote locations
Assess site conditions (terrain, weather, lighting) to determine best security posture
Maintain high visibility in uniform and marked vehicle
Drive safely on varied road conditions (gravel, snow, ice, mud)
Security & Incident Response
Observe and report suspicious activity, incidents, and interactions
Act as a visible deterrent to criminal activity and policy violations
Respond to alarms and investigate disturbances
Detect and mitigate trespassing on Trans Mountain sites
Reporting & Documentation
Complete Security Shift Reports and Incident Reports
Record and document evidence as required
Communicate incidents to Trans Mountain management and authorities
Technology & Communication
Use radios, base station radios, and mobile phones
Operate Telaris handheld card reader and other site-specific tech
Send and receive emails and reports using provided devices
What’s in it for you?
Opportunity to work with a long standing Canadian not for profit security company
Gain valuable experience as a stepping stone into a law enforcement career
Competitive hourly wages and extended health and dental benefits
Free uniforms
Training and support to succeed in your role
Our Story Commissionaires BC is a Canadian, not-for-profit security/enforcement organization that has been in business since 1927. Our mandate is to give back to those who served and continue to serve in our communities and country. Commissionaires is the leading supplier of security services for the federal government. From access control and front desk security, to 24/7 control room operations, we provide high-level security services to our federal clients.