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Unarmed Security Guard Services in BC
Trans World Security Services Ltd. provides unarmed security guard services across British Columbia for businesses, properties and organisations that need a visible and approachable security presence. Licensed under the Security Services Act, licence B4204. Operating from Burnaby since 2003.
Service Overview
Visible, Professional Security Without Firearms
Unarmed security means licensed guards who provide deterrence and protection without carrying firearms. They observe, verify and record activity rather than relying on armed response. Trans World Security Services Ltd. provides unarmed security guard services across BC under Security Business Licence B4204 in the Security Guard Service category.
Most sites do not require armed personnel. An unarmed security guard provides deterrence through visible presence, observation and clear communication, which suits offices, retail spaces, residential buildings and public-facing environments. Their role is to spot, verify and record any sign of a threat or suspicious behaviour, and to act as the first point of contact for staff and visitors entering a client’s property.
- TRANS WORLD SECURITY SERVICES LTD.
A Licensed BC Unarmed Security Company You Can Verify
Security work in British Columbia is regulated under the Security Services Act. Our business licence is issued in the Security Guard Service category, which covers unarmed guarding. We publish the licence so you can check it.
- Licence number: B4204
- Category: Security Guard Service (unarmed)
- Issued by: Security Programs Division, Province of BC
- Licensed premises: 200-5050 Kingsway, Burnaby BC V5H 4H2
Every unarmed security guard we deploy also holds a valid BC security worker licence, which requires provincial screening and a criminal record check.
What Is Included
What Unarmed Security Services Include
- Guard Posts
Assigned personnel stationed at entrances, reception desks or designated posts, acting as the first point of contact for staff and visitors.
- Access Control
Verification of staff, visitors, contractors and deliveries at controlled entry points.
- Foot and Bicycle Patrols
Interior and exterior patrols of floors, corridors, perimeters and parking areas, including bicycle response unit coverage for larger sites.
- Crowd Control
Managing the flow and behaviour of people at busy entrances, public areas and gatherings.
- Observation and Reporting
Spotting, verifying and recording suspicious activity, disturbances and site concerns.
- Emergency Protocols
Following site emergency procedures and liaising with management or emergency services.
Environments / Use Cases
Unarmed Security for Everyday Environments
Unarmed guarding suits sites where a professional, approachable presence matters more than an armed response capability. We provide coverage across a broad range of sectors.
Hospitals
Airports
Museums
Banks
Retail stores
Residential areas
23+
- Years of Experience
Why Choose Us
Unarmed Security Guards and Approachable Site Presence Across BC
Trans World Security Services Ltd. has provided security services across BC since 2003. We hold BC Security Business Licence B4204 in the Security Guard Service category, and we deliver every security service category in-house, so unarmed guarding, patrol and concierge coverage on the same property come from one licensed provider rather than several subcontractors.
- Licensed unarmed security guards BC
- BC Security Business Licence B4204 — published and verifiable
- First aid, CPR and WHMIS certified personnel
- Coverage across 20 communities, Metro Vancouver to Vancouver Island
How We Work
How to Arrange Unarmed Security
Have Any Inquiry?
Need unarmed security or have questions? Contact our team today.
Tell Us Your Requirements
Share the site type, location, shift hours and number of guards you need. Call 778 855 3065 or use the form on this page.
Consultation
We discuss your situation and requirements, then present a security service plan covering the duties and procedures for your site.
Confirm Coverage and Pricing
We confirm guard availability, schedule and rates before any contract is signed.
Security Deployment
Guards are prepared on all duties and procedures agreed in consultation, then assigned to the agreed location, schedule and coverage hours.
Unarmed Security Across British Columbia
Trans World Security Services Ltd. provides unarmed security across the communities we serve in British Columbia. Coverage is arranged based on the site, schedule and guard numbers required.
Service Areas
Unarmed Security Services Across British Columbia
We provide unarmed security guard services across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island from our office in Burnaby.
Don’t see your location? Contact our team to confirm service availability in your area.
F.A.Q
Unarmed Security Questions
Find answers to common questions about unarmed security, coverage, personnel, training and pricing.
Unarmed security involves licensed guards who provide deterrence, access control, patrols and site presence without carrying firearms. They spot, verify and record signs of threat or suspicious behaviour.
For most sites, yes. Deterrence comes from visible presence, consistent procedure and prompt observation rather than from a weapon. Their presence also tends to be less intimidating, which suits public-facing environments.
Unarmed guards deter through presence, access control and observation. Armed guards carry firearms and require separate licensing in British Columbia. Trans World Security operates in the Security Guard Service category, which covers unarmed guarding.
Every guard completes a mandatory training program. Orientation exceeds Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General standards and includes first aid, CPR and WHMIS. This is followed by customer service training and continuous on-site training covering site policies, patrols, emergency protocols and access control. We also provide concierge, supervisor and Certified Protection Officer training.
Yes. Trans World Security Services Ltd. holds BC Security Business Licence B4204 in the Security Guard Service category, and every guard we deploy holds a valid BC security worker licence under the Security Services Act.
Hospitals, airports, museums, banks, retail stores, residential areas, warehouses and commercial properties, among others.
Yes. Unarmed security guard coverage can be arranged for a single shift, a short-term period or an ongoing contract anywhere in BC.
Call 778 855 3065 or complete the form on this page. Tell us the site type, location, shift hours and guard numbers you need, and we confirm pricing before any contract is signed.
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