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Security Guard - Edson

  • Hinton, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Jun 11, 2026
  • 1 position

$18 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 1+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Maintain a safe environment by patrolling premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, and controlling site access. Responsible for reporting irregularities and completing daily hazard and incident reports.

Job details

Backwoods Security Services is currently seeking a Security Guard to work in a shelter setting in Edson, AB. (LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY - Must live within an hour of Edson, Alberta) Wage: $18.00 / Hour Shift: 7nights on 7 nights off (12 hour shifts) What we offer: * Competitive Health Benefit Package after 6 months * All uniforms and PPE * Career growth opportunities * You will be eligible for wage reviews every six (6) months, with potential increases based on performance, attendance, and overall contribution Job Responsibilities: * Maintain a safe and secure environment for our clients by patrolling and monitoring premises * Monitor surveillance equipment, inspect buildings, equipment and access points * Access Control: Permit authorized persons entry to site when required * Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, inform violators of policy and procedures; restrain if necessary * Complete daily Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA’s) and Daily Occurrence Reports (DOR’s) and Incident Reports (IR’s) when required * Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls * Arrive on time for shift. If you know you will be unable to fulfill your duties, you must communicate with the on-call supervisor ahead of time * Able to work efficiently and effectively both as part of a team or individually Job Requirements: * Minimum 1 year experience in a Security Guard position (preferred) * Valid Alberta Security License (required) * Valid Standard First Aid Certification (required) * Overtime work may be required * MUST BE LOCAL to Edson (within 1 hour) Please note that only Permanent Residence and Canadian citizens are eligible for consideration.

What you’ll do

Maintain a safe environment by patrolling premises, monitoring surveillance equipment, and controlling site access. Responsible for reporting irregularities and completing daily hazard and incident reports.

Requirements

Requires a valid Alberta Security License and Standard First Aid Certification. Candidates must be local to Edson and hold Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Benefits

• Health Benefit Package • Uniforms • PPE • Career Growth Opportunities • Wage Reviews

Listed skills

  • Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Patrolling
  • Surveillance Monitoring
  • Access Control
  • Hazard Assessment
  • Incident Reporting
  • Security Operations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Teamwork

Job areas

  • Security & Safety
  • Social Services

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