Security Guard - Downtown Vancouver Shopping Mall

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

We are currently looking for High Profile Security Guards to join our team for a shopping centre site in Downtown Vancouver . This is an on-call position with full-time hours provided and room for growth. You will be responsible for covering various shifts throughout the week.

Shift Availability: Must be open to work any 5-days of the week (Sun-Sat), either Graveyards (0000-0800hrs), OR Mornings & Afternoons.

You are a good fit if you have:

• A valid BC Security Worker License
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in security or customer service
• Customer service experience in Downtown Vancouver is an asset
• Experience handling aggression or dealing with incidents independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong comprehension and report writing ability
• Good work ethic and professional deportment
• Cheerful and helpful customer service approach
• Physically fit - walking 20k-30k steps per shift is expected
• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• AST certification is an asset

Perks & Benefits:

• Free parking in Downtown Vancouver
• Annual tactical gear allowance
• Annual performance-based compensation
• Opportunity to work alongside police and deal with real-time law enforcement situations
• Room for internal growth and promotion
• Full-time hours provided, even as on-call status

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting regular foot patrols throughout the site
• Handling evictions and interacting with individuals under the influence
• Daily interaction with police, public, clients, and tenants
• Managing situations involving narcotics and aggressive behavior
• Writing detailed incident reports
• Monitoring CCTV and communicating via radio
• Enforcing property rules and bylaws
• Supporting emergency responders as needed

Additional Information / Benefits

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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.