By far, our best 20 years yet

Premier turns 20 and recounts solid, well-paced growth while focusing on employees’ well-being and client satisfaction

IN THE Spring of 1988, Mr. Martin Parker made the decision to incorporate a security company commencing operations later in the year. Having worked in the industry and policing in the UK for years prior, it was a natural yet daunting prospect. The industry at the time was very different from today. There were mainly large international firms operating in town, and only a handful of smaller companies all of which were still quite sizable. Further, the industry was unregulated to the extent that security guards did not even require accredited training. [read more... (PDF 2.7Mb)]

Smoking Bylaws

Although long standing policy of both Premier Security Inc. and Vanguard Security Services Ltd., smoking near entrances to buildings has now become illegal. The regulations ban smoking in any indoor public spaces and some outdoor spaces as well as restricting the promotion and sale of tobacco… a separate bylaw bans smoking within six metres of public or workplace doorways, windows or air intakes. Standing orders state that security personnel are only permitted to smoke if they are off-duty and have removed their security ID tags, and any other identifiable security items, and walk well away from venues at which they are posted. Please note that, in effect, the new bylaws prohibit smoking along the exterior of almost any building. [read more... (PDF 2.7Mb)]

Recruitment

This summer will prove to be a very busy one for our companies. As a result, we are looking for good people. If you know of anyone who is interested in working in the security industry please forward our number to them—604-739-1893. Advise them to ask for “recruiting” and we will take care of the rest. Employees who direct applicants to us for the months of April, May & June this year will receive a thank you of $75 per successful referral. [read more... (PDF 2.7Mb)]

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