About this role
Ready to suit up as a Hotel Security Guard
What matters most in a role like this is your ability to create a welcoming environment while remaining calm, confident, and professional in every situation. As a Hotel Security Guard, you'll be the face of safety and service, building positive relationships with guests, visitors, and staff while helping ensure a secure and comfortable experience for everyone on the property.
This is more than a traditional security role. We're looking for someone who combines strong situational awareness with exceptional customer service skills. You'll thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment, acting as a visible presence, responding proactively to changing situations, and contributing to the overall guest experience with professionalism, sound judgment, and a service-first mindset.
What's in it for you?
- Hourly wage of $24.75
- Stable part-time opportunities: schedule: Sunday and Monday, from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM
- We will invest in you, covering the costs of continuing education through GardaWorld Academy
- Career growth opportunities at GardaWorld
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Supportive team environment where your safety and well-being are a top priority
- Employee recognition programs to reqard your hard work and dedication
Responsibilities for Hotel Security Guard
- Customer service duties like welcome, check identification, and guide visitors
- Manage access control
- Conduct foot patrols to identify potential risks
- Inspect security equipment and report any maintenance needs
- Address incidents, provide first aid, and coordinate with emergency teams
- Write incident reports and communicate security concerns
- Monitor the hotel entrance and maintain a visible security presence.
- Identify and remove unauthorized or disruptive individuals in a professional manner.
- Use handcuffs only as a last resort when escorting individuals off-site.
- Ensure continuous lobby coverage
- Limit cellphone use to required hourly check-ins with Garda Control; headphones/earbuds are not permitted during shifts.
Qualifications for Hotel Security Guard
- Be authorized to work in Canada
- Hold a valid BC security license
- Advanced Security Training (AST) Certificate - Required
- First aid certification - an asset
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Minimum 6 months of security experience
- Strong report writing and technology skills
- Good eyesight and excellent ability to maintain focus
- Physically able to stand, patrol and walk for extended periods
- Alert, detail-oriented, with strong situational awareness
- Proficient in basic phone & computer skills
This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!
Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance and even casual roles available.