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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Apply by
- Dec 2, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 24 hours per week
Job summary
Provide continuous surveillance of individuals in a controlled environment and perform wellness checks at 15-minute intervals. Accurately document observations and report any risk situations or medical concerns in compliance with security standards.
Job details
Ready to suit up as a Surveillance Security Guard In a high-security environment, this role is designed for professionals who can assess situations, anticipate risks, and act with sound judgment and composure. Experience or education in law enforcement, policing, correction, persons with mental health crisis or other specialized environments is a strong asset. A sharp eye for detail, ability to effectively document observations, respect for security protocols, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. What's in it for you? Development of transferable skills in institutional security and procedural compliance, supporting long-term growth in law enforcement or specialized security careers. Competitive pay starting at $25/hr, with increases after probation + benefits. Ongoing training through GardaWorld Campus, including incident response and risk management at no cost. Uniform provided at no cost. Health benefits providing 24/hours a week is maintained Responsibilities for Surveillance Security Guard Provide continuous surveillance of persons in a controlled environment. Perform wellness checks at 15 minute intervals, in accordance with security standards and procedures. Identify and report risk situations or medical concerns. Respond professionally, calmly, and in compliance during sensitive situations. Accurately complete official documentation and observation reports. Qualifications for Surveillance Security Guard Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance. Clean criminal background check with Vulnerable Sector Check. CPR / First Aid Level C certification Background in law enforcement, police services, corrections, or care for vulnerable persons is an asset. Professionalism, discipline, integrity, and the ability to perform under pressure. proficient with Microsoft 365 and computer systems.
What you’ll do
Provide continuous surveillance of individuals in a controlled environment and perform wellness checks at 15-minute intervals. Accurately document observations and report any risk situations or medical concerns in compliance with security standards.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to obtain a Federal Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance and possess a clean criminal background check. A background in law enforcement, corrections, or care for vulnerable persons is considered an asset.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Ongoing training
- Uniform provided
Listed skills
- Risk Management · Preferred
- Documentation · Preferred
- First Aid · Preferred
- CPR · Preferred
- Microsoft 365 · Preferred
- discipline · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Surveillance
- Risk assessment
- Incident response
- Risk management
- Documentation
- Observation
- Security protocols
- First aid
- CPR
- Microsoft 365
- Computer systems
- Professionalism
- Discipline
- Integrity
- Composure
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Mental Health
- Incident Response
- Risk Management
- Transferable Skills Analysis
- Security Clearance
Job areas
- Security & Safety
- Government & Public Sector
- Social Services
- Surveillance Manager
- Security Officer (General)
- Security Guards
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