Full Time Security Guard - Industrial Site - TransAlta (Wabamun, AB)

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• POSITION IS LOCATED IN WABAMUN, AB
• Provide exceptional customer service and assistance and sustain effective relationships with clients and patrons
• Conduct proactive patrols to ensure safety and address policy breaches, and note any concerns
• Attend and investigate security alarms and emergencies in a timely and professional manner
• De-escalate crisis situations, provide support and liaise with emergency personnel, including; police, fire and paramedic resources
• Exercise crowd control and evict trespassers
• Write clear and detailed reports including incident, emergency, liability and day to day reports
• Utilize two-way radios and computer applications to communicate site activities
• Handle Lost & Found items and inquires

Job Requirements:

• Have attained formal education to the level of a Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
• Be duly licensed as a Security Guard by the Province of Alberta, eligible to work in Canada and be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Possess such a level of both written and spoken English language proficiency to permit effective daily communication in a position which requires a high level of constant interactive contact with the general public. 
• Security staff must be of a physical condition suitable for the work environment and the expectations of the work that can be entailed
• Relevant security guard experience, no less than 1 year – preferably 2 or more years.
• Must be willing to work shift work, including weekends and holidays
• Demonstrates a passion for teamwork or has proven experience actively participating in a team environment (school, work, volunteering, or other applicable experience)
• Demonstrates the ability to think creatively and to problem solve.
• Technology – experience with CCTV and Access Control systems.  Strong computer skills
• Emergency management
• Command and control  Customer service experience
• Strong interpersonal skills  Able to make decisions under pressure
• Be able to work independently
• 3 interview process, including being interviewed and approved by TransAlta

This site will have a 7 on 7 off schedule.

*Paladin Security now offers DailyPay which allows employees to receive their pay any time before payday and easily track how much they’re making. This allows employees to take out their pay off cycle if they wish and is just deducted off their normal pay cheque*  

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

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 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, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation