Allied Universal is seeking Security Guard to join our team at an industrial site in Edmonton, Alberta.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performed regular interior and exterior site patrols to maintain a safe and secure environment and monitor for unauthorized access, safety hazards, and suspicious activities.

• Maintained high visibility at assigned security posts and ensured continuous security coverage of sensitive and restricted areas.

• Enforced access control procedures by verifying identification, issuing employee and visitor badges, logging visitor entry and exit, and ensuring gates and doors remained secure.

• Produced and prepared accurate employee and visitor identification badges while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with security policies.

• Monitored CCTV cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems to protect people, property, and company assets.

• Maintained clear and effective communication with security personnel and management via radio, reporting incidents, unusual activities, and security concerns promptly.

• Responded quickly and professionally to emergencies, including medical incidents, fire alarms, security breaches, and other critical situations, while coordinating with emergency services as required.

• Completed accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, patrol reports, visitor records, and detailed shift handover documentation.

• Protected company property and assets by preventing theft, vandalism, unauthorized access, and other security risks.

• Ensured compliance with workplace health and safety regulations, site security procedures, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Conducted general security duties by identifying and addressing potential security and safety concerns to maintain a secure work environment.

• Provided general administrative support by maintaining records, organizing documents, updating databases, handling correspondence, and assisting with daily office operations.

• Utilized Microsoft Office and other office software to prepare reports, maintain documentation, and support administrative tasks.

• Demonstrated strong attention to detail when preparing identification badges, maintaining security records, and processing documentation accurately.

• Quickly learned and adapted to new security technologies, office software, systems, and operational procedures.

• Effectively managed multiple priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment while delivering professional customer service to employees, visitors, contractors, and clients.

• Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, observation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills while working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of security experience, preferably in corporate, Industrial, or access control environments.
• Must comply with the site's clean-shave policy due to Health and Safety compliance
• Must be at least 25 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• PPE Required at Site 
• Valid Alberta Security Services Worker Licence (required).
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence with a clean driving record.
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certification.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada and available to work up to 40 hours per week, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office, report writing, and incident documentation.
• Experience using CCTV monitoring, access control systems, and alarm monitoring systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service abilities.
• Strong observation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage incidents professionally, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in access control, corporate office security, or similar professional security environments is considered a strong asset.