Security Guard - Edson
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.
- On-site
- Hinton, AB
- Posted Jun 11, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
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
- TeamworkPreferred
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
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 1+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
