Overview

As a Port Security Officer at the DP World Main Terminal in Saint John, you play a vital role in safeguarding essential marine infrastructure, logistics personnel, and commercial cargo. This full-time position places you at the center of a key maritime gateway, ensuring daily compliance with Marine Transportation Security Regulations while maintaining a safe, calm, and professional environment.

If you are observant, dependable, and bring strong interpersonal skills to high-profile settings, this role offers stable hours, clear operational routines, and a supportive team culture dedicated to workplace safety.

Compensation &

- Benefits

We provide competitive pay and practical benefits to support your professional and personal wellbeing:

- Pay Rate: $20.40 per hour (overtime pay applies after 44 hours per week)

- Health Coverage: Medical and dental insurance plans

- Paid Time Off: Paid vacation and sick days

- Uniform &
- Care:

Free complete uniform with dry cleaning and tailoring allowances

- Licensing &

- Training:

Company-paid security licensing and funded professional development

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role relies on consistent attention to detail, clear communication, and maintaining standard operating procedures across the terminal.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

- Conduct regular foot and vehicle patrols of terminal perimeters, facilities, buildings, and parking areas.

- Manage entry gates and restricted access points by verifying badges, visitor logs, and worker credentials.

- Monitor site surveillance cameras and alarm systems to identify potential safety hazards or unauthorized activities.

- Respond promptly and professionally to site emergencies, alarms, or safety calls in coordination with port personnel.

- Document shift activities,



safety audits, and incident details through clear, written reports.

- Enforce client policies and maritime regulations in a firm, polite, and respectful manner.

Long-Term Impact

Over time, you will develop deep familiarity with port logistics operations, helping anticipate security risks before they disrupt business, building strong working relationships with site stakeholders, and ensuring continuous regulatory compliance.

Position Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

- Legal authorization to work in Canada.

- Minimum of five (5) consecutive years of Canadian residency (required for security clearance eligibility).

- Eligibility for or active R2 Security Clearance.

- Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

- Fluency in English (written and spoken) with clear communication skills.

- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification, or willingness to complete prerequisite training prior to onboarding. (Paladin covers the cost of training with a six-month commitment).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

- Prior experience in security guard services, law enforcement, first response, or industrial facility operations.

Work Environment &

- Schedule

This full-time position operates directly in office at the DP World Main Terminal within the Port of Saint John. Duty hours involve a mix of outdoor foot patrols in various weather conditions, indoor surveillance monitoring, and static gatehouse access control. You will report directly to the Client Service Manager.

How to Apply

If you meet the clearance and residency requirements and are ready to contribute to a safe maritime operating environment, we encourage you to submit your application today. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly for an interview.

📌 Port Security Officer – DP World, Main Terminal (Saint John)
🏢 Paladin Security
📍 Saint John