Description
Overview Job Skills / Requirements
We are currently accepting applications for Port Security Officer to join our high profile security site located in Saint John. This position requires strong social perceptiveness, strong deportment, and impeccable verbal & written communication skills.
Position Details:
Position: Port Security Officer
Site: Port of Saint John (Main Terminal & Canpotex)
Overtime: Overtime (excess of 44 hours)
Hours: Varies
Payrate: $ 20/hour
Posting Date: December 04 2025
Internal Closing Date: December 18, 2025
External Closing Date: December 18, 2025
WHAT YOU WILL DO
In this role, you get the chance to work alongside other port-related and logistics services. As a Port Security Officer, your main duties will include anticipating and addressing inquiries, hazards, obstacles, and traffic concerns, patrolling the facility regularly, ensuring authorized entry to secure areas only, writing detailed incident reports, and complying with the Marine Transportation Security Regulations.
Key responsibilities:
- Patrol Grounds: Conduct regular rounds of the premises, including parking areas, buildings, entrances, and exits, to ensure the safety and security of the site.
- Monitor Surveillance Systems: Operate security cameras and alarm systems, ensuring any suspicious activity is reported immediately to the appropriate authorities.
- Access Control: Monitor and control entry points, ensuring that only authorized individuals are allowed access to restricted areas.
- Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly in emergency situations, such as fire alarms, or security threats. Assist staff as needed.
- Report Writing: Document daily activities, incidents, or accidents accurately. Complete reports on incidents, breaches, and security concerns.
- Enforce Policies: Ensure that our client policies, including visitor and their employees, are followed. Address any violations in a manner that upholds our client safety standards.
Prerequisites:
- Legally eligible to work in Canada
- Living in Canada at least 05 years
- Driver License without abstracts
- English (oral and written) fluency is a must
- Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
- Must be able to provide certifications in Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB)
- Applicants lacking these certifications can opt into Paladin's MOAB training program prior to their onboarding training to ensure they meet the requirements of the position
- Please be aware: The MOAB training is not paid as it is a pre-requisite; however, Paladin will cover all of the costs of the training with a 6-month commitment to the position/availability
Why choose Paladin?
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Competitive wage and benefits package.
- Free Uniforms
- Company paid Security License
- Dry cleaning & hemming/tailoring allowance
- Paid vacation & sick days
- Additional perks
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
High School Diploma/GED
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, Dental Insurance
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