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Our mission is to provide the highest level of service and security expertise to Vancouver Island.

Operating in the region for over 40 years, Footprints is committed to our people, our clients, and our communities. We are invested in providing our team with the training and management expertise to succeed, and in turn support our clients with service excellence.

With the largest local security force and mobile patrol fleet, Footprints Security is uniquely positioned to serve commercial, residential, and government clientele in their ever-changing security needs. Known throughout the region for our solid reputation for consistent, reliable, and personalized security service, Footprints is proud of our hands-on approach to serving client needs. Our tailored approach to security service has been trusted by partners including Island Health, the City of Nanaimo, and the City of Victoria.

We've called the Island our home for three generations. The safety and security of our Island communities is close to our hearts - it’s where we still live today and we know every inch of it!

In 2023 Footprints expanded operations beyond Vancouver Island to Powell River. Footprints is proud to bring over 40 years of security expertise to the Powell River community. With an unmatched depth and quality of personnel and operational resources in the region Footprints is the trusted choice among Island residents, businesses, and public institutions.

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Our People

Our employees are family, and they represent the backbone of Footprints Security. We employ over 400 trained security personnel over eight Vancouver Island locations and one in Powell River, from Victoria to Powell River. We continue to be at the forefront of our industry thanks to Vancouver Island’s finest operational security staff.

Footprints Security personnel are paid above average wages, offered a competitive benefit packages, and receive consistent recognition of their achievements.

Our Management

Meet Simon and Adrian, the two Collery brothers who manage Footprints Security. Instilled with old fashioned family values, the brothers provide personal care and service to every Footprints client and employee. As Island community members and business owners Simon and Adrian take great pride in providing personalized, consistent, and high-quality client care.

Footprints Security’s hands-on management approach is informed by a can-do attitude. Our reputation is based on providing an unparalleled, full range of security services to all of Vancouver Island. This understanding applies to all staff, from the management team to the part-time employee. Simon and Adrian possess an intimate knowledge of the Island, including its communities and demographics. They apply that expertise every day for the benefit of our clients.

president and CEO Simon Collery

  • President and Chief Executive Officer

    Simon has been with Footprints Security since its inception, and he presently oversees all of the firm’s business affairs. What started as a company of three employees based in Qualicum Beach has since grown into Vancouver Island’s foremost security company with over 400 dedicated employees. This growth is due in large part to Simon’s in-depth understanding of Vancouver Island’s security industry.

vice president and COO Adrian Collery

  • Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

    Adrian manages Footprints’ operation, policies and procedures, and handles the administration of the company’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Program. Adrian has more than 25 years of experience in Corrections and Security over several different roles. He specializes in risk assessment, analysis, and implementation of solutions that manage complex risk factors within the workplace.

Our Certifications

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ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION

Footprints Security is committed to Total Quality Management, which includes structured quality control and the monitoring of ongoing management improvement programs. Our adherence to the principles of ISO ensures that we are continually reassessing our clients’ needs, and adjusting our services where required based on our customized ISO database.

ASIS INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION

ASIS is recognized worldwide as a mark of excellence in all forms of security management. Footprints Security’s ASIS certification acknowledges our company’s mastery of core security principles and skills essential to the best practices of security management. We are committed to quality, professional growth, and a code of conduct.

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CLIMATE SMART

Footprints Security completed the Climate Smart (Lean and Green) program to become fully certified. We are now identified as a leading organization that tracks and takes action to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. By discovering ways to reduce our carbon footprint, we are socially conscious and continue to deliver the best Security Services on Vancouver Island.

Our Security Memberships

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ASIS INTERNATIONAL

ASIS International is a global community of security practitioners, each of whom has a role in the protection of assets – people, property, and information. Our membership in ASIS International keeps us abreast on the latest trends, global developments and security innovations to mitigate risk and stay ahead of the curve.

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COMPLYWORKS

ComplyWorks provides us with proven, up to date compliance management solutions that streamline contractor and supplier management processes to maximize business performance. We place our trust in ComplyWorks to manage contractor compliance, provide due diligence reporting, reduce exposure to liabilities and fines, and monitor legislative changes.

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CONTRACTORCHECK

As a member of ContractorCheck, Footprints Security adheres to proper federal and provincial health and safety compliance regulations. All of our policies and procedures are reviewed and approved, including various forms, reports, training records and licences. We provide clients with site-specific solutions over seven modules: environmental, health & safety, asbestos, schools, industrial, retail and residential.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK AND CLIMATE SMART

Footprints Security has teamed up with the Business Development Bank of Canada and Climate Smart in their “Lean and Green” program. This program helps Footprints Security continually discover innovative ways to reduce our vehicle fleet’s carbon emissions and carbon footprint. This allows us to remain socially conscious while still delivering the best Security Services anywhere on Vancouver Island.

START YOUR  CAREER TODAY

Footprints Security is always looking for motivated and trustworthy team members. We offer many promising opportunities that include competitive wages and flexible hours.