Security Team Lead

Ready to suit up as a Security Team Lead

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay of $20.50/hour
• Full-time or Part-time permanent employment
• Paid training ($15.00/hour during training)
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Work with one of Canada's leading security companies

Responsibilities for Security Team Lead

• Lead and support Security Guards during assigned shifts.
• Conduct shift briefings and communicate important operational updates.
• Ensure all security personnel are properly equipped, licensed, and fit for duty.
• Coordinate staffing, patrol assignments, and break schedules.Monitor access control, patrols, CCTV, alarm response, and other security operations.
• Respond to and support incident, emergency, and medical event management.
• Escalate significant incidents and operational concerns as required.
• Liaise with emergency responders, property management, and client representatives.
• Review and ensure completion of accurate reports and security documentation.
• Conduct shift handovers and communicate critical information to incoming teams.Investigate security concerns, hazards, suspicious activity, and policy violations.
• Maintain control of keys, access cards, radios, and other site equipment.
• Promote professionalism, accountability, and compliance with GardaWorld and site procedures.
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Site Supervisor.
• Perform Security Guard duties as required.
• Complete additional duties assigned by GardaWorld management or the client.

Qualifications for Security Team Lead

• Valid Alberta Security Services Licence.
• Be legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Minimum 2-3 years of security experience, with previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong incident management, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing professional reports and security documentation.
• Strong working knowledge of access control, patrol operations, CCTV systems, and emergency response procedures.
• Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• First Aid/CPR certification is considered an asset.

This could be more than a job! If you’re ambitious with an entrepreneurial spirit – someone who wants to be a GardaWorld Ambassador – a promising career awaits you!

Not the job for you? Make sure to check out all our jobs! We also have tactical, surveillance and even casual roles available.