Security Guard - BST Certification Provided Job Listing at Paladin Security in Vancouver, British Columbia, BC (Job ID 824669)

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Paladin Security is excited to offer a unique opportunity for individuals interested in starting a career in security. We are currently seeking motivated candidates who do not have a current valid BC Security License. This position is designed to provide required training and certifications at no cost to individuals who are not yet licensed, but are eager to enter the security industry. This free training is provided to selected candidates based on a commitment to at least 6-months full-time work or 9-months of part-time work with Paladin.

We provide the Basic Security Training (BST) certification at our office in Burnaby. The course is one week (40 hours) and runs from Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Pay Rate: $18.50/hr - $23/hr starting, depending on what site or program you work in.

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, such as this one: https://joblinkapply.com/joblink/5648/Job/Index/824668/

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! We even have exciting event security options for major venues that are hosting concerts, FIFA, conventions, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct regular foot patrols
• Monitor CCTV cameras
• Respond to alarms and emergency situations
• De-escalate conflicts
• Provide first aid
• Manage lost and found
• Write detailed incident reports
• Control access to facilities
• Other duties as needed, based on the specific site policies

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
• Legal authorization to work in Canada 
• 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), or Marine Transportation Security Clearance (MTSC).

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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 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.