Who We Are
Securiguard believes that every person deserves a safe environment to live, visit and work.
We demonstrate our commitment to making people feel safe by partnering with individuals and companies who share our vision, and by implementing security strategies specific to our client needs.
Our vision
To be the best at making people feel safe by inspiring our staff to “believe they can make a difference” in everything they do.
Our Mission
We make people feel safe
Our Values
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Respect
Treating others with dignity and respect
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Empathy
Recognizing and responding to others’ needs
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Accountability
Doing what we say
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Courtesy
Engaging people with polite and courteous manners
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Honesty
Being truthful in character and behaviour
Our Culture
Our culture is built on our corporate values and a listening mindset. We listen to one another and collaborate on solutions.
It has always been a part of our management philosophy to listen, create value, and hold ourselves accountable. This includes listening to our people and empowering them with the resources they need to do their best work.
Securiguard Cares
Securiguard believes we can make a difference by caring for our people, community, and the environment.
Our team has a long-established history of giving back to our local communities. We have taken on several initiatives to play our part in being environmentally and socially responsible across our management, administration, and operations practices.
History of Securiguard
Securiguard secured its first contract in 1974 in the mining town of Cassiar, acting as an extension of management focusing on customer service. Our original trade name was World Investigation, Security Division. We soon expanded further into the mining industry and opened up in Vancouver in 1977 re-branded as Securiguard.
First Nations Partnerships
Securiguard has successfully partnered with many First Nations communities across Western Canada through the establishment of formal agreements.
Our joint venture partnerships are based on mutual respect, trust, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. We aim to provide opportunities for local training, employment, and contracting in each aboriginal community.
Our Executive Team
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Darcy R. Kernaghan
President & CEO
Darcy R. Kernaghan
President & CEO
Founded in 1974, Darcy has served as Securiguard’s first and only President and CEO, building on his dream of a higher tier security company focused on enhanced customer service. He initiated several major changes in the security industry by introducing the first high visibility yellow jackets, the first bike patrol, and having Securiguard recognized as the first security company in North America to receive ISO accreditation.
Darcy represented ASIS International in Canada as the Regional Vice President for four years and served on industry and university boards. A true believer in giving back to the community, he is very proud of the Securiguard Cares fund that not only supports but gets involved with a long list of charities.
Lorna Clamp
Vice President, Strategic Planning
Lorna Clamp
Vice President, Strategic Planning
Lorna joined Securiguard in 1993 and oversees Securiguard’s branding, marketing, health & safety, and quality assurance activities, as well as all Securiguard Cares charitable initiatives. Lorna implemented Securiguard’s ISO Certification Program in 1998, making Securiguard the first security company in North America to be ISO 9001 recognized.
Lorna has initiated several Sustainability Initiatives at the operational level of Securiguard including paperless client proposals, an electronics recycling program for Securiguard’s employees, and the installation of Nero GPS Tracking software in every vehicle. As a result, in 2011 Securiguard was invited to be one of the first companies to join Vancouver’s Corporate Climate Leader’s Program.
Branko Bejo, BA CPP
Vice President, Business Solutions & Aboriginal Relations
Branko Bejo, BA CPP
Vice President, Business Solutions & Aboriginal Relations
Branko joined Securiguard in 2004 and leads the Business Solutions Division by identifying new and emerging opportunities. He provides strategic leadership and executive oversight to our offices throughout Northern British Columbia and the Vancouver International Airport. He is also responsible for our First Nations Relationships including the establishment of memorandums of understanding and joint ventures.
Branko has over thirty years of experience in providing customized security solutions and programs for numerous vertical markets, including the Building Owner’s and Managers Association (BOMA) where he currently serves as Director. Branko achieved his BA from Simon Fraser University and is Board Certified in Security Management through ASIS International.
Grace Cheng, CGA
Vice President, Finance
Grace Cheng, CGA
Vice President, Finance
Grace joined the Securiguard Team in 2011. She brings to Securiguard over 25 years of experience in progressively more senior accounting positions in both the security and the real estate sectors.
Grace provides operational and strategic leadership to Securiguard’s Finance Department and oversees financial modeling, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning. She also oversees the management of Securiguard’s fleet of over 100 vehicles.
Reuben Jacob, CPP
Vice President, Regional Operations
Reuben Jacob, CPP
Vice President, Regional Operations
Reuben is a Certified Protection Professional who has over 25 years of industry experience. A highly accomplished Senior Security Leader with a track record of success driving best practices in Security Operational Planning & Risk Mitigation Strategies within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Reuben is responsible for identifying business opportunities throughout the company and leads the business development focus for all the Branch Managers. He also provides leadership and direct oversight to our Kelowna and Vancouver Island teams, as well as support to the operations in Terrace and Fort St.John.