Derek Cairns Email & Phone Number

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Niagara/ Hamilton

• Assists in the development of short and long range goals and objectives, ensuring that such plans support the goals, policies and vision of Paladin Security Group.
• Develops implements, maintains and evaluates the security programs for Paladin’scontracts.
• Oversees and schedule the appropriate resources to ensure all of the company’s contractual obligations are met
• Takes ownership of staff and client issues and supports the timely response to both groups
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with the clients in the portfolio
• Performs interviews to support Human Resources to ensure sufficient resources are available to meet the company’s contractual obligations

Toronto, Canada Area

• Develop and maintain site post orders, and emergency procedures
• Ensure the complex is fire safe and compliant with all applicable legislation and/or regulations
• Conduct training of staff on emergency procedures and the operation of emergency equipment
• Responsible for coaching/ disciplining staff and discussing relevant matters with the client as necessary
• Assist with creating and the implementing training programs focused on emergency response, evacuations, fire prevention and use of emergency equipment
• Conduct general as well as focused inspections of the complex (interior and exterior) looking for hazards and building deficiencies

St.Catharine's

• Responsible for personnel record maintenance, standards and comportment, compliance, training, performance evaluations and discipline procedure for staff within the portfolio.
• Responsible for scheduling staff and ensuring shifts are covered at all times.
• Maintain and record hours of service for each position, review and submit hours of service for validation and payment purposes.
• Billing- Review invoices for accuracy and rectify discrepancies. Follow up on any outstanding issues within 2 weeks of the incident.
• Conduct site visits at all sites in client portfolio.
• Responsible for coaching staff with duties during shifts and discussing relevant matters with the client as necessary.

Hamilton Ontario

• Respond to and provide notification of all emergency situations that occur during the shift, to include investigating any health, safety, and security concerns, including medicals, fires, floods, protests criminal acts.
• Comprehensive report writing
• Ensuring that all access by all Wsib personnel, clients and other visitors to Wsib buildings are regulated (access control duties)
• Maintaining the peace; and if necessary enforcing the TPA and applicable sections of the
• Monitoring of all various security systems, to include CCTV camera systems, access control systems, email, radios, phones, etc.
• Respond to various types of emergencies (fire alarms/elevator entrapments/medical emergencies)

Hamilton Ontario

• Manage a group of retail investigators and uniformed security guards, including scheduling, training and administrative duties
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with all current clients, and fulfill all contractual obligations for each site
• Attempt to sign new clients for shift coverage, and add more shift coverage to existing clients
• Deal with all clients concerns/ inquiries quickly and professionally, and take corrective action with issues as needed
• Represent Legendary Security Inc. in a professional manner, including assisting local law enforcement with investigations, and all court related procedures
• Input and review detailed and accurate incident reports documenting all apprehensions

Hamilton, Ontario

• Loss Prevention Officer (LCBO)
• Detect and apprehend shoplifters following proper procedure and protocol in accordance with section 494 of the criminal code
• In partnership with the retail store staff, identify possible shrinkage concerns
• Ensure that the facility’s safety and emergency procedures are followed in response to fire alarms and other site emergencies
• Follow post orders for each location
• Undertake site specific training, follow direction and guidance from the Account Supervisors or the Area Manager

Hamilton, Ontario

• Identify, investigate and resolve all theft incidents by recovery and apprehension
• Monitor customers activities through in store surveillance for possible theft
• Identify and support internal cases through direction of the District Loss Prevention Manager
• Prepare case reports for Corporate Loss Prevention and Law enforcement relevant to theft incidents, stolen merchandise and other criminal activities
• Respond to emergency conditions such as safety hazards, fire, threats to life or property etc.
• Maintain records of interviews, witnesses, apprehensions, and evidence of recovered merchandise

Advanced Law Enforcement And Investigations, Justice Studies

Police Foundations Diploma, Justice Studies, Honors Standing

High School Diploma, Justice, Community Safety And Emergency Services

Graduated with a Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services Specialist High Skills Major Certificate