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Paladin Security

Security Guard - Major Global Sports Event

Posted A month ago

Job Description

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Paladin Security is proud to be providing professional security services for a major international sports event taking place in 2026. This world-class event will attract hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe, bringing an exciting, fast-paced atmosphere to the city.

As part of our Team, you will play a key role in maintaining safety, order, and a positive guest experience. You'll work alongside local municipalities, police services, emergency responders, and event management teams to ensure the safety of all attendees, staff, and participants.

This is an unmatched opportunity to gain valuable experience in large-scale international event operations, work in a diverse, dynamic environment, and be part of one of the most anticipated global sporting events hosted in Canada.

Pay Rate will be $21.93/hour.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage access control: verify credentials, check tickets/IDs, screen bags and personal items.
• Monitor crowd flow and behavior: identify potential risks such as overcrowding or disruptive conduct and intervene appropriately.
• Conduct patrols and surveillance of venue areas, both interior and exterior (as required), ensuring restricted zones are secure.
• Respond to emergencies or incidents: coordinate with law enforcement, medical, fire, or other emergency services as needed.
• Assist attendees with customer service - giving directions, assisting with venue navigation, liaising with event staff.
• Report incidents, suspicious behaviors or security breaches promptly and accurately. Maintain logs and communicate with supervisory staff.
• Pre-event and post-event duties as required: set up, venue inspection, debrief, exit flow management.
Requirements:
• Experience in large-scale event security (for example: 5 events with >1,000 attendees) OR one year of experience as a security supervisor.
• Valid British Columbia Security Licence and legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Valid Basic First Aid / Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA1).
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Physical ability to stand, walk and patrol for extended periods during the event.
• Comfortable operating under pressure in crowded settings and with changing conditions.
• Must maintain a professional, alert presence, and work well in a team environment.

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and w believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

This is a Full and Part-Time position

About Paladin Security

Paladin Security Group is the security company of choice amongst some of the most respected institutions in the country, protecting the public and government facilities. We are committed to offering the best employment and career development opportunities in the security industry because we want the very best and brightest people our industry has to offer.

Industry

Security

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-12-30

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