Security Officers (Port Alberni, BC)
Posted 13 days ago
Job Description
Job Skills / Requirements
We are currently accepting applications for full-time and part-time Security Guards to join our Commercial portfolio in Duncan, BC. This position requires strong social perceptiveness and customer service skills. Requires applicants to be able to work evening and overnights and weekends.
Wage: $18.50-20.00 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 activates
• 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 security licence is a required
• Vehicle 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 for Mobile Patrol
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Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma/GED
Certification Requirements (All)
Valid BC Security Licence
Additional Information / Benefits
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 w 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, Paid Sick Days
This is a Full and Part-Time position
Number of Openings for this position: 4
About Paladin Security
Industry
SecurityCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-01-20
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