Mobile Security Guards

Overview

We are looking for experienced Security Officers to join our Mobile team! This team works throughout Nanaimo, Parksville, Ladysmith, Qualicum Beach, and Nanoose Bay but your shifts will start and end at the base site in Nanaimo. Your pay rate will start at $18.50/hr and increase to $21/hr after completing your training, and you will be working 8 to 12 hour shifts depending on the assigned route.

In this role, your main objective is the prevention of criminal activity in Nanaimo and surrounding cities by conducting emergency responses to alarms, reporting security breaches and property damage, and directing unauthorized individuals to leave the premises. You will be driving a Paladin vehicle and also conducting foot patrols inside and outside of facilities, up and down stairs, and over uneven surfaces and terrains.

Requirements:

• Valid Class 7N or higher BC Driver’s License and a clean driving abstract
• Availability to work 5 shifts a week including weekends
• Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA
  1) certification is an asset; training will be provided to the successful candidates.
• Excellent customer service, professionalism, and communication
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office
• Post-secondary education in Criminology & Law Enforcement is an asset
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular patrols and surveillance of client facilities; provide access control as needed
• Respond to alarms, accident calls, and emergencies at client facilities within designated time frames
• Escalate and report issues to the Security Command Centre in a timely manner
• Dispatch and work with first responders (police/fire/ambulance)
• Write detailed incident reports for security incidents that occur during shift
• Build rapport with surrounding businesses to heighten the level of security
• Use discretion when handling confidential information
• Handle all incidents in a professional and calm demeanor
• Other duties as required to meet operational demands

Paladin Security:
Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE ! The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we’re the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

This is a Full-Time position