Emergency Security Agent (Guard)

PINKERTON | Comprehensive Risk Management; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PINKERTON | Comprehensive Risk Management is seeking an Emergency Security Agent in Metro Vancouver to enhance community safety. The role involves responding to critical situations and providing detailed incident information to police. Candidates should have a degree, a British Columbia Security Worker License, and at least five years of law enforcement experience.

Pinkerton values integrity and excellence while working closely with corporate security and law enforcement.

Qualifications

• At least five years of active, soon-to-be-retired, or retired Canadian law enforcement experience.
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to interact across diverse cultures.
• Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations quickly.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Assist with special events and emergency-response actions.
• Collaborate with security, law enforcement, and medical personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Problem resolution

Education

Degree preferred

British Columbia Security Worker License

Job description

Overview

170+ Years Strong. Industry Leader. Global Impact. At Pinkerton, the mission is to protect our clients. To do this, we provide enterprise risk management services and programs specifically designed for each client. Pinkerton employees are one of our most important assets and critical to the delivery of world-class solutions. Bonded together, we share a commitment to integrity, vigilance, and excellence.

Pinkerton is an inclusive employer who seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our network of industry subject matter experts.

The Emergency Security Agent, assigned to one of Pinkerton's largest global clients, will enhance community safety by providing rapid and professional responses during critical situations. The Agent acts as an effective witness and delivers detailed crime and incident information to responding police. This role does not engage in routine law enforcement actions or arrests except in true emergencies such as violent felonies, serious injuries, or threats to the health and welfare of employees, guests, and citizens. This role initiates quick and appropriate intervention including the request of immediate police assistance, if needed.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Serve as a resource for on-site Corporate Security, Security Guards, and internal business partners.
• Assist with special events and details, as needed.
• Initiate emergency-response actions in the event of crises, emergencies or threats to employees, and/or customers on campus.
• Provide oversight and coordination of operation plans for specialized and sensitive events occurring on campus.
• Collaborate with security, law enforcement, and medical personnel as part of an overall security plan or as incidents dictate.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Degree preferred with at least five years of active, soon-to-be-retired, or retired Canadian law enforcement experience. Current British Columbia Security Worker License is required.

• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
• Problem resolution skills.
• Sound judgement with the ability to analyze situations quickly.
• Able to gather and communicate accurate incident details and information.

Working Conditions

With or without reasonable accommodation, requires the physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential functions;

• Regular computer usage.
• Exposure to stressful situations, such as challenging individuals in or approaching an unauthorized area.
• Rapid and effective decision-making during unusual or emergencies.
• Occasional reaching and lifting of small objects and operating office equipment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and/or walking.
• Travel, as required.

Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer to all applicants and positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.