Security-Guards for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Security7%Communication Skills6%Customer Service5%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
3-5 years50%6-10 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Paladin SecurityCommissionaires
Footprints Security
Time at current job
1-2 years50%Less than a year33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 205 profiles for Security-Guards in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $48,852 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $44,294 – $53,879 yearly
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Security Guard (Mobile & Static)
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Time ManagementSurveillanceSafety and Uniformed Services ExperiencePatrollingSecurityIncident ReportingSecurity Guard
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPRCPR CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDe-Escalation TechniquesConflict De-EscalationSecurity Professional
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsSecurityLaw EnforcementTypingWriting SkillsMicrosoft PowerpointCampus Security Guard
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSecurity Service Worker LicenceSecurity Guard LicenceServing IT RightCrisis InterventionFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
SecurityDe-Escalation TechniquesFirst Aid ProtocolsIncident ReportingSurveillanceClient CommunicationHead of Security
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceSecurity Guard LicenceCPR CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft WordRecord KeepingMicrosoft ExcelMobile Security Guard
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Special EducationEarly Years Education ExperienceDriving LicenceChildcareExperience Working with Children with DisabilitiesClass 5 Licence+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipChildcareCaregivingBabysittingClassroom Management
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 55 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security-guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: security, communication skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for security-guards?
Common licenses or certifications for security-guards include: Security Guard Licence, First Aid Certification and Driving Licence.
What are some job titles related to security-guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security-guards include: head of security, security professional and armed guard.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security-guards have 10 years of professional experience.
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