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Job Details

Guard, Security

Employer

Blackbird Security Inc.

Date Posted

August 06, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $16.00 to $18.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 5  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Aug 20, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Blackbird Security Inc.

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

  • Retail service establishment
  • Various locations
  • Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre
  • Shopping centre or mall

Tasks

  • Investigate unlawful acts of employees or patrons of establishments
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Patrol assigned areas
  • Prevent and detect shoplifting and theft in retail establishments

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

Security Guard License

Type of experience

Retail loss prevention

Area of specialization

Retail store

Transportation/travel information

Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Work under pressure

Personal suitability

  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Punctuality
  • Positive attitude

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Shift
  • Morning
  • Weekend

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Guard, Security is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Private Investigators
METHODICAL

Interest in compiling information for use in civil and criminal litigation matters; may also conduct polygraph tests (integrity surveys) for clients

INNOVATIVE

Interest in conducting investigations to locate missing persons

SOCIAL

Interest in speaking to question individuals to obtain information and evidence

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Interest Codes

Security Guards and Related Occupations
METHODICAL

Interest in copying to perform security checks of passengers and luggage at airports; to operate security control room equipment to monitor establishment activities; to ensure that establishment safety and emergency procedures are followed; and to enforce regulations of establishments to maintain order

social

Interest in speaking with visitors to control access to organizations, issue passes and direct them to appropriate areas

directive

Interest in driving and guarding armoured trucks when delivering cash and valuables to banks, automated teller machines and retail establishments; and in responding to fire alarms, bomb threats and other emergencies

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The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

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Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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