Security Officers Needed in Port Alberni, BC

Paladin Security Group Ltd; British Columbia; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Security Guards to join their team in Port Alberni. This role emphasizes exceptional customer service and the ability to handle challenging situations with composure. You will be responsible for maintaining safety, writing detailed reports, and providing first aid when necessary. With a focus on promoting from within, this company values its employees and offers competitive wages, training, and benefits. If you have a strong sense of responsibility and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company-paid training

Uniforms

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Promotion from within

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 6 months of security or customer experience is an asset.
• Valid security license and OFA 1 or higher are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain effective relationships.
• Write detailed reports and respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Interpersonal Skills

Crisis Intervention Techniques

Observational Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Two-way Radios

Computer Applications

Job description

Overview
Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place! 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!

Job Skills / Requirements
We are currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time Security Guards to join our portfolio in Port Alberni, BC. This position requires strong social perceptiveness and customer service skills. Requires applicants to be able to work overnights and weekends.

Wage: $21+ per hour.

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 of Security Experience is an asset and/or 6 months of customer experience is an asset.
• Valid security licence is required.
• 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.

Education Requirements
High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements
Valid BC Security Licence
Valid Class 5 BC Drivers License
OFA I

Additional Information / Benefits

PALADIN OFFERS YOU:

• Competitive wages.
• Promotion from within.
• Company-paid training & uniforms.
• Benefits & recognition programs.

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, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days.