Security Guards (Powell River, Vancouver Island)

Paladin Security; Powell River; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A prominent security services company in Powell River is seeking Security Guards to provide exceptional customer service across various sites, including mobile patrol and events. This role requires a valid BC security license, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to perform physical tasks. Candidates with previous security or customer service experience will be preferred. This position offers full and part-time opportunities alongside valuable benefits like medical insurance and paid vacation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• 6 months of security or customer experience preferred.
• Valid BC security license is required or ability to obtain one.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Physical fitness for prolonged walking.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service and build relationships with clients.
• Write detailed incident and day-to-day reports.
• Monitor irregularities such as security breaches.
• Provide first aid as necessary.
• Conduct regular patrols for security.
• Use radios and computer applications for communication.
• Manage crowd control and evict trespassers.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Customer service skills

Observational skills

Crisis intervention techniques

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

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!

Job Skills / Requirements

We are currently accepting applications for Security Guards to join our various sites: mobile patrol, retail, malls, events and more. This position requires strong social perceptiveness and customer service skills. Sometimes, it may be physically demanding due to the size of the property and requires applicants to be able to work – morning, days, nights and/or weekends.

Wage

$19.00-$21.00

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and assistance and sustain effective relationships with clients, tenants and patrons
• Write clear and detailed reports including incident, emergency, liability and day to day reports
• Watch for and report irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations and contact emergency responders as required
• Provide first aid and medical response when required to any person(s)
• Perform regular foot patrols to ensure personnel, building and equipment security
• Utilize two way radios and computer applications to communicate site activities
• Exercise crowd control and evict trespassers

Core Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• A strong working knowledge of non‑violent crisis intervention and de‑escalation techniques
• Strong observational skills
• Ability to make immediate decisions, while maintaining composure in emergency response situations with minimal supervision

Job Requirements

• 6 months Security Experience is an asset and/or 6 months customer experience is an asset
• Valid BC security license is required or be able to obtain a BC Security Workers Licence (Ask us!)
• Valid OFA 1 or higher is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Physical fitness: ability to walk for prolonged hours (most sites)
• Class 5 or Class 7 N BC Driving License is an asset for Mobile Patrol
• Legally Authorized to work in Canada

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

Valid BC Security Licence

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 candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation

Position Type

This is a Full and Part-Time position.