Acting Shift Supervisor
Job Summary
Commissionaires BC is seeking dedicated and experienced ActingSecurity Shift Supervisors to join our team at a Surrey detention centre this key role you will be responsible for overseeing the coordination and performance of enhanced guards across various detention centre locations. Your leadership and experience will be crucial in ensuring the effective operation of security services maintaining a safe and secure environment and collaborating closely with client staff to meet operational goals.
For clearance requirements all successful applicants must hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
Schedule: on request (covering for any full time supervisor)
Pay rate: $33.24/hr
Deadline to apply: April 28 2026 by 4pm
Job responsibilities:
Commissionaires BC is a Canadian not-for-profit security/enforcement organization that has been in business since 1927. Our mandate is to give back to those who served and continue to serve in our communities and country.
Commissionaires is the leading supplier of security services for the federal government. From access control and front desk security to 24/7 control room operations we provide high-level security services to our federal clients.
For clearance requirements all successful applicants must hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.
Schedule: on request (covering for any full time supervisor)
Pay rate: $33.24/hr
Deadline to apply: April 28 2026 by 4pm
Job responsibilities:
- Assign and supervise enhanced guards at various posts and locations.
- Ensure timely completion and submission of incident reports with analysis and recommendations.
- Conduct shift briefings debriefings and ensure guards are up-to-date on procedures and instructions.
- Oversee accurate completion of required forms reports and paperwork in accordance with site procedures.
- Coordinate and dispatch radio communications for fleet vehicles and ensure safety measures are followed.
- Provide training performance feedback and support to enhanced guards addressing any deficiencies.
- Manage and report on emergency situations performing quality control checks on tasks and resources.
- Monitor and coordinate guard breaks meal times and movements across various locations.
- Ensure equipment including fleet vehicles is properly maintained and report any issues as required.
- Collaborate with client staff and Operational Managers reporting significant incidents and suggesting process improvements.
- BC Security License
- Basic First Aid (OFA1) Certificate or willingness to obtain
- Advanced Security Training or willingness to obtain
- BC Class 4Drivers License (Unrestricted) and clean drivers abstract
- Able to obtain a RAIC
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident having lived in Canada for the last 5 or more years
- At least 1-2years security and leadership experienceat CBSA site or preferably in a similar setting
- 1 year of supervising or managing at least 10 staff members.
- Ability to work in a high stress environment whilst supporting and leading a team
- Ability to undertake and pass additional training as per site requirements
- Flexible availability would be an asset
- Open to changing teams.
- Work for a reputable company who has proudly served Canada for 100 years
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunity to gain skills and experience for career development in a law enforcement environment
- Opportunities for growth and development within the organization
Commissionaires BC is a Canadian not-for-profit security/enforcement organization that has been in business since 1927. Our mandate is to give back to those who served and continue to serve in our communities and country.
Commissionaires is the leading supplier of security services for the federal government. From access control and front desk security to 24/7 control room operations we provide high-level security services to our federal clients.
Required Experience:
Manager