Security Guard Jobs Vancouver

Have you always wanted to pursue a career in the security industry but never knew what to expect from it? A job as a security guard can provide you with a dynamic workplace and career advancement opportunities.

The market for security guards in Canada is rather big, meaning finding a job in this industry is never too difficult. Professionals with the right training similar to that at Cynergy Security are in high demand. Although security guards can often look quite incognito, they play a significant role in our everyday lives. Security guards aid our daily lives to run that little bit more smoothly as we look to them for guidance and reassurance.

If you like the idea of keeping people safe, have a strong work ethic and would like a career full of ambiguity then the security industry might be the right fit for you. Before becoming part of the security industry, read more about what it is like below.

Eligibility, Licence, and Certifications

In British Columbia, security officers are required to complete a mandatory total of 40 hours BST training in order to be eligible for provincial licensing. Cynergy Security puts all of our officers through intensive training to prepare them for an infinite number of situations demanding their complete situational awareness and skill sets. Our goal is to make sure every client feels confident in placing the events and venues they worked so hard for, in our hands.

To advance your career from a standard security guard position to a specialized position, you must pursue additional certifications. With 27 available programs and courses, we make sure you get the training to perfect your skills and progress in your career.

A Truly Dynamic Career

There are so many different aspects to the security industry. These include event security, mobile and community patrol, retail security, concierge services, parking enforcement or executive and high protection services. Although we prepare you for every type of situation at Cynergy, there’s often situations we can’t prepare you for which makes the security industry a highly dynamic career.

Pursuing a career as a security guard can be a great option for students in college or university since the flexible hours are helpful to suit your study schedule. Even if your career path is eventually headed in a different direction, a security job can provide your resumé with years of experience that shows a commitment to professionalism and work ethic.

Skills Required to Excel in the Security Industry

To be successful as a security guard, there is a wide range of skills necessary.

Good Communicator

Communication is integral to this position, both in terms of listening and speaking. One of the basic tasks of your role is to follow the given protocol. Similarly, communicating directions to the public is a basic task. This becomes incredibly necessary when working with a large crowd or with the general public to ensure their safety. Giving clear, strong verbal directions to the crowd is a must to avoid confusion and panic.

Quick thinker

Quick, flexible thinking is definitely a required skill. Your initial assessment of a situation may need to shift rapidly to address a new aspect. In some incidents, the need for security guards to use common sense and quick thinking is imperative, before a situation gets out of control. Always rely on your training and follow the steps outlined to implement security and crowd control measures.

Adaptable

Being a security guard requires you to be adaptable to a number of different conditions to successfully perform your job. You need to be able to quickly pivot and adapt on the spot.

Keep up-to-date with the ever changing industry

Today, technology is ever-changing, so there is a need for security guards to be highly trained on an ongoing basis on many different devices and systems. Continuous professional training is necessary for today’s security guards to meet industry requirements, and to excel throughout their career.

If you are interested in elevating your career and are keen to find a security guard job Vancouver and would like to join the Cynergy team. Follow this link and fill out the form to kickstart your new career.