Aspiring Security Professional – We'll Help You Get Licensed!

Paladin Security; Nanaimo; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their security team. This role offers a unique chance to start a career in security without a prior license, providing essential training and certifications. You will engage in various responsibilities, from conducting patrols to responding to emergencies across diverse environments such as hospitals, shopping centers, and government buildings. This dynamic position emphasizes customer service, problem-solving, and physical fitness, ensuring a rewarding career path in a supportive and inclusive workplace. If you have a passion for helping others and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Insurance

Paid Sick Days

Educational Assistance

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• Strong English communication skills for report writing and interaction.
• Experience in customer service environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular patrols and monitor CCTV cameras.
• Respond to alarms and emergency requests in various facilities.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

English Communication Skills

Physical Fitness

Technology Utilization

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Two-Way Radio

Smartphone

Job description

Overview Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; 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!

Please note that this opening is only for candidates who do not have a Security License. If you already have a valid Security License, please refer to other openings on our website.

Paladin Security is excited to offer a unique opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in security. We are currently seeking motivated and ambitious candidates who do not have a current valid BC Security License. This position is designed to provide required training and certifications to individuals who are not yet licensed, but are eager to enter the security industry.
We will work with you to receive your training directly from the JIBC with our education reimbursement program.

If you’re someone with a passion for security, law enforcement, lending a helping hand, making a difference in your community, and looking for a great opportunity with a company that cares about your career, we want to hear from you. We are currently looking for motivated teammates to join our various locations in hospitals, government buildings, post-secondary campuses, shopping centers, office towers, warehouses, and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Colleges and Universities: Our Officers at these facilities conduct regular foot patrols, monitor CCTV cameras, provide first aid, manage lost & found, write detailed incident reports, and more!
• Hospitals and Health Clinics: Our Officers respond to alarms, and emergency requests, while utilizing de-escalation skills in order to ensure the safety of our healthcare workers and visitors.
• Mobile Division: Our Mobile officers swiftly respond to alarms, report security breaches and property damage, and provide leadership in emergency situations, supporting our Operations Centre Team.
• Government Buildings: Our Officers at these facilities conduct regular patrols of the premises, monitor property entrance, authorize entrance of people, secure exits, respond to alarms and more!
• Shopping Centres: Our Officers at these facilities are responsible for completing investigations, incident reports and will be expected to perform constant patrols and interact with tenants and members of the public to provide direction and promote good customer service while providing a security presence. You will respond to all emergencies, take the lead role in all incidents involving violent individuals, conduct arrests, enforce mall rules, and remove vagrants from the property.
• Office Towers: Our Officers responsibilities at these facilities include ensuring no unauthorized people enter the workspace, monitor video surveillance for unusual activities, reporting & documenting unusual activities, and more!

YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU HAVE:

• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal); you will need to write detailed incident reports which may be utilized in court if subpoenaed
• Experience working or volunteering in a customer service environment
• Confidence interacting verbally with team members, client personnel, members of the public, and emergency services
• A passion for being active, since your patrols may be indoors or outdoors, in all weather conditions, and can include stairwells, uneven surfaces, and parkades
• Physical ability to stand and/or patrol for the majority of a shift
• Confidence approaching and leading in emergency situations, including trauma, aggression, intoxication, bodily fluids, etc.
• A keen eye for watching and reporting irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations
• Basic skills in utilizing technology, including writing reports on a computer, tracking patrols in a smartphone, and communicating via two-way radio

Many of our sites are accessible by transit, but it's an asset if you have your own vehicle and a Class 5 BC Driver's License! It's also an asset if you already have other related certifications or clearances, such as Occupational First Aid Level 2 (OFA2).

Pay Rate: $18/hr - $22/hr starting, depending on what site or program you work in.

PALADIN OFFERS YOU:

• An Active Lifestyle: If sitting behind a desk doesn’t appeal to you, you’ll love the dynamic work environment that security can bring.
• Leading Corporate Culture: Paladin is a Canadian employee of choice because of the amazing people that work here!
• Career advancement: Whether you are gaining experience in law enforcement, looking for meaningful work as a student, or simply exploring a field you are passionate about, Paladin gives you the opportunity to advance your skills!
• Health Benefits & Perks: Full-time employees are eligible for great benefits, and all staff can enjoy exclusive Paladin discounts at your favorite retailers and service providers across Canada!
• And more!

Additional Information / Benefits: Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. 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 applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Sick Days, Educational Assistance

Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Education Verification