Palvinder Singh Bindra
Security Manager
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Security leader with 12 years of progressive experience designing and running integrated security programs across healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and corporate environments. Deep expertise in threat and violence risk management (SAM‑V2, SARA‑V3, HCR‑20 V3), enterprise physical security systems, and safety governance. Known for transforming complex risks into practical, measurable programs that reduce incidents, strengthen compliance, and elevate stakeholder confidence.
Value Proposition: I build end‑to‑end security ecosystems—policy + people + technology—so frontline teams execute consistently, leadership sees a clear risk posture, and staff/patients/visitors experience demonstrably safer environments.
Experience
Coordinator, Protection Services — Northern Health, BC
Feb 2024 – Present
Regional leadership role managing security operations for the region’s busiest acute‑care hospital and associated Northern Interior sites.
- Own the threat/violence risk function—conduct and oversee assessments using SAM‑V2, SARA‑V3, HCR‑20 V3 and SPJ; partner with clinical teams to translate findings into controls and safety plans.
- Architect and deliver physical security roadmaps (ACS, CCTV/VMS, IDS, duress, perimeter) with rigorous standards, lifecycle planning, and commissioning/acceptance criteria.
- Lead CPTED surveys and capital recommendations to reduce crime opportunity and improve patient/staff experience.
- Govern infant protection (RFID/RTLS) and visitor management programs—policy, enforcement, technology, audits, and incident integration.
- Direct investigations and produce executive reports with trend analysis and ROI‑focused corrective actions.
- Serve as On‑Call Administrator for high‑risk events; coordinate with police, fire, EMS, and contract security.
- Manage procurement, P‑Card reconciliation, inventory, and equipment lifecycle to sustain readiness and cost control.
Feb 2023 – Feb 2024
- Supervised and coached security personnel; enforced post standards, patrol quality, and documentation.
- Built schedules, post orders, and equipment controls; coordinated with vendors to sustain uptime.
- Supported emergency procedures and delivered safety improvements with campus partners.
Jun 2021 – Jan 2023
- Conducted patrols, access control, alarm response, and incident documentation; served as first point of contact for public safety concerns.
- Supported students, staff, and visitors; maintained evidence and reporting quality.
Sep 2020 – Jun 2021
- Directed daily operations, staffing, inventory, and customer relations; ensured licensing, health, and safety compliance.
- Resolved escalations and safety issues in a high‑traffic hospitality environment.
Jun 2017 – Feb 2020
- Managed day‑to‑day security operations, investigations, and risk mitigation; authored SOPs and standing orders.
- Trained staff; ran emergency response readiness and fire alarm programs; completed incident reviews and corrective action plans.
2016 – 2018
- Directed security operations and crime‑prevention strategies; managed CCTV, burglar alarms, and security infrastructure.
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff; supported budgeting and procurement for security technology and staffing.
Education
Education
- Diploma in Criminology — College of New Caledonia (Enrolled)
- Post‑Diploma, Business Management (Hospitality) — National Institute of Education, New Zealand
- Bachelor of Hospitality & Management — Punjabi University, India
- BC Security License
- Occupational First Aid Level 3
- Mental Health First Aid
- Violence Risk Triage
- S100 Fire Suppression
- S185 Fire Entrapment
- Accident Investigation
- Fire Safety & Fire Warden
- Human Restraint & Assaultive Behavior (NZ)
- WHMIS
- OH&S Supervisor Duties
- Microsoft 365 (Excel – Advanced)
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
- Workplace Violence Awareness
