We provide licensed private security guard services across British Columbia and Alberta, protecting people and property for businesses, institutions, and residential communities. We have been in operation since 1993, which makes us one of Western Canada’s most established security companies. Every guard we deploy is licensed, trained to government-approved standards, and backed by GPS-tracked reporting and 24/7 dispatch.
Whether you need one guard for a single site or coverage across multiple locations, we build the plan around your property and your risk.
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Guards Who Know Your Site
Our strength is our people. Many of our guards have been with us for years, so they know our protocols and often the specific sites they cover. That familiarity means faster judgement, fewer mistakes, and security that fits your property instead of a generic checklist.
Before we deploy, we run an on-site consultation to identify what your property actually needs, then assign guards with the right training and experience. Where a site needs a tool we cannot buy off the shelf, we build it ourselves, from custom reporting features to site-specific devices.
Our Guard Services
We cover the full range of guard work across BC and Alberta:
- On-site security guards for offices, retail, industrial, and residential sites.
- Mobile patrols with GPS-tracked, scheduled and randomised routes.
- Bike patrols for campuses and large properties vehicles cannot reach easily.
- Fire watch when a fire system is offline and code requires a watch.
- Staff escorts so employees never walk to their vehicle alone after hours.
- Loss prevention for retail and commercial theft reduction.
- Access control and lock and unlock services for managed entry.
- Neighbourhood watch patrols for residential communities.
Not sure which you need? Tell us about your site and we will recommend the right mix.
Real-Time Reporting You Can Act On
Every guard logs notes and incident reports in our mobile app while on shift, not hours later from memory.
- GPS-tagged entries confirm where and when each note was made, which makes reports credible if a breach is disputed.
- Photos and timestamps give you eyewitness-quality records for insurance, HR, or prosecution.
- One-page PDF summaries turn a shift’s activity into a clear record you can read in a minute.
This is the difference between “we think the site was patrolled” and proof that it was.
Industries We Protect
We provide guards for office and commercial buildings, industrial facilities, residential and high-rise properties, property management and strata, warehouses and distribution centres, parkades, development and restoration sites, hotels, educational institutions, retail and malls, and financial and government institutions across BC and Alberta.
Licensing and Insurance
Every guard we deploy holds a valid provincial security licence and carries it on shift.
In British Columbia, our guards are licensed under the Security Services Act and regulated by the Security Programs Division, with annual renewal. In Alberta, they are licensed under the Security Services and Investigators Act, administered by Alberta Justice. Because a licence does not transfer between provinces, we staff each site with guards licensed for that province. Imperial Security carries liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.
Why Choose Imperial Security
We have protected properties across BC and Alberta since 1993, which is more than 30 years in operation. Organizations including the City of Vancouver, Costco, 7-Eleven, and the University of Calgary have trusted us with their security.
We combine long-tenured guards, GPS-tracked patrols and reporting, custom-built tools, and 24/7 dispatch, so you get security that is experienced, documented, and accountable. We serve Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Abbotsford, Langley, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops, Calgary, and Edmonton
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Protect your people and property with guards who know your site. Get a Free Quote or call 1-877-221-2333. Serving BC and Alberta since 1993.
FAQS
What types of security guard services does Imperial Security offer?
We provide on-site guards, mobile and bike patrols, fire watch, staff escorts, loss prevention, access control, lock and unlock, and neighbourhood watch, tailored to your site.
Are your guards armed or unarmed?
We provide licensed unarmed guards for most assignments and advise on armed options where permitted by provincial licensing.
Are your guards licensed and insured?
Yes. Every guard is licensed under the Security Services Act in BC or the Security Services and Investigators Act in Alberta, and we carry liability insurance.
How do your guards handle emergencies?
Our guards are trained in emergency response and first aid, and they coordinate with police, fire, and paramedics as needed.
What technology do you use for reporting?
Guards use a mobile app with GPS-tagged notes, photos, and timestamps, delivered to you as a one-page PDF.
How quickly can you deploy guards?
We can arrange coverage on short notice after a site assessment. Call for current availability in your city.
What areas do you serve?
British Columbia and Alberta, including Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey, Burnaby, Victoria, Nanaimo, Calgary, and Edmonton.
How much do security guard services cost?
We price each contract to your site, hours, and risk, so quotes are custom. Request a free quote and we will scope it with you.
TALK TO US
British Columbia
Head Office
Suite 2255, 4871 Shell Road
Alderbridge Business Centre
Richmond, British Columbia
V6X 3Z6 Canada
T: 604-231-9973
Victoria, British Columbia:
T: 236-266-1240
