Focusing on quality has led to consistent growth

Paladin Security was established in 1976 as a provider of basic security guard services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices across the country. Some of the highlights of our history include:

• 1976 — Paladin is incorporated in British Columbia
• 1978 — We are awarded our first major security guard contract in Vancouver; a client that we still proudly serve
• 1991 — Security systems are added to our service delivery model
• 1998 — Paladin expands into Edmonton with the acquisition of Northern Protection
• 2001 — Our Calgary office opens for business
• 2004 — The Victoria branch is officially launched
• 2005 — Our Fort McMurray office opens with a major contract award
• 2008 — Paladin acquires Carecor Security which has operations in Toronto and Kingston
• 2008 — Paladin acquires ATCO Frontec Security in Alberta
• 2009 — IAHSS Award of Distinction
• 2009 — Carillion Values Award
• 2010 — Paladin acquires OBO Security in Manitoba and opens up in Winnipeg and Brandon
• 2010 — Our Red Deer office opens 
• 2010 — Paladin acquires Elite Security in Windsor
• 2010 — Ron Minion Security Officer of the Year Award
• 2011 — Paladin acquires Reliant Security in Halifax
• 2011 — Our Grande Prairie & Nanaimo offices commence operations
• 2011 — Premier Award
• 2011 — Celebration of Life Award
• 2011 — IAHSS Department of Distinction Award
• 2012 — Paladin acquires Maddison Security in Toronto
• 2012 — Pacific Entrepreneur of the Year Award
• 2012 — Ron Minion Security Officer of the Year Award
• 2013 — Our Lethbridge & Lloydminster offices open for business
• 2013 — Voted Consumer Choice Award winners for the 6th consecutive year
• 2013 — BOMA National PINNACLE Award for Customer Service Excellence
• 2013 — BOMA BC Pinnacle Award 2013 – Customer Service
• 2013 — BOMA Edmonton Customer Service Excellence Award 2013
• 2013 — Listed as the biggest security company in BC in 2013 (Business In Vancouver)
• 2013 — Paladin Security revenues surpass the $1 billion mark
• 2013 — BC International Association For Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS) Award of Merit
• 2013 — ASIS Canadian Pacific Chapter Security Officer of the Year Award
• 2014 — Our Kelowna, Kamloops, Ottawa, Niagara Falls & St. John’s offices open for business
• 2014 — Close to $150,000 raised for the Canadian Cancer Society
• 2014 — Top 100 fastest-growing companies in B.C.
• 2014 — Centennial College President Spirit Award
• 2014 — Front Line Security Award
• 2014 — Guardian Angel Award
• 2014 — Business of the Year
• 2014 — CEO of the Year
• 2015 — Our Prince George office open for business
• 2015 — Close to $85,000 raised this year for the Canadian Cancer Society
• 2015 — Medal of Merit at the 47th IAHSS Annual Conference & Exhibition
• 2015 — Community Hero Award
• 2013 – 2015 — Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures
• 2013 – 2015 — Canada’s Best Managed Companies