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

This opening is for various locations in the Halifax Regional Municipality Area (Halifax, Dartmouth, & Lower Sackville). 

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!

The pay range for this position is $14.30 - $15.40. 

Duties

• Provide exceptional customer service and respond to inquiries from the public

• Patrol client properties by foot to prevent unauthorized entry and politely direct disruptive individuals to leave the premises

• Provide specialized security services and sustain effective relationships with key stakeholders

• Follow and enforce rules, regulations, policies and procedures

• Respond to and report irregularities, security breaches, hazards and emergencies

• Utilize radios, handheld devices and computer applications to communicate site activity

• Write clear and comprehensive reports including daily activity reports and incident reports

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, including report writing.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, professional demeanor and deportment

• Ability to solve problems, make decisions and respond to emergencies under pressure

• Discretion when handling confidential and private information

• Physical ability to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time

• Ability to pass a security clearance and obtain a security license (a valid security license is considered an asset)

• High school diploma or equivalent and of legal age

YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU

• Provide exceptional customer service, with an exceptional smile.

• Are comfortable standing for long periods of time.

• Hold a valid First Aid/CPR certification or are willing to obtain one prior to getting hired. We take safety seriously, and we know you do too.

• Are eligible to work in Canada.

• Have prior experience working in Security.

All our Officers are required to carry a valid Nova Scotia Security License. We also provide the Basic Security Training to those who have not been through the course previously

 Application Details

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

 Education Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements

Standard First Aid, CPR Level C

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin is happy to offer health and dental benefits to Full-Time Employees. 

This job reports to the Parker Gallant; Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift.

Number of Openings for this position: 1