Kellen Nicholls

Kellen Nicholls

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Radio Communications Officer @ Fisheries & Oceans Canada

  • Education

    • Justice Institute of British Columbia

      2013 - 2013
      Bylaw Compliance Level 1 95%

      During my tenure at the Justice Institute I learned a great deal about the career path I had chosen, that of Bylaw Enforcement. All of the professors are either current serving within this industry or formally retired. My favourite experience of course was with the cafeteria within the New Westminster campus.

    • Justice Institute of British Columbia

      2013 - 2014
      Enhanced Investigative & Enforcement Skills Certificate Complete

      This Certificate Program is designed for:Individuals who are seeking employment in the field of investigation;Individuals who, as a part of their employment, are currently or plan to be involved in monitoring for compliance;Individuals who conduct inspections, investigations, or enforcement related duties; orIndividuals who are currently employed and wish to expand their investigation and enforcement skill-set.

    • Langara College

      2018 - 2018
      Animal Control Officer Certificate Program

      Langara College Continuing Studies Animal Control Basic Training program is designed to assist the animal control profession, and to advance the knowledge, techniques, ethics, and attitudes of those who work in this field.

    • Justice Institute of British Columbia

      2013 - 2014
      Bylaw Compliance Level 2 97%

      Building on the knowledge and skills acquired and developed in BLAW-1000: Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills - Level 1, this advanced, 3-credit course prepares students for the complexities of bylaw compliance, enforcement and investigative work. Course content includes drafting bylaws, policies and procedures, advanced and complex investigation, court processes, enforcement options, strategies for crime prevention and for dealing with public disorder, risk management… Show more Building on the knowledge and skills acquired and developed in BLAW-1000: Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills - Level 1, this advanced, 3-credit course prepares students for the complexities of bylaw compliance, enforcement and investigative work. Course content includes drafting bylaws, policies and procedures, advanced and complex investigation, court processes, enforcement options, strategies for crime prevention and for dealing with public disorder, risk management, collaborative intervention skills, officer safety and self-care including stress management. The course uses a blend of online learning and in class delivery. Show less

  • Experience

    • Concord Security Corporation

      Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

      -Issuing traffic violation notices/upholding traffic bylaws-Using sound judgement/ discretion when issuing citations-Calmly and constructively educating citizens regarding bylaws-Collecting evidence to support my citations in court/ detailed and thorough note taking- Respond to complaints and concerns, conduct accurate investigations stemming from complaints- Maintain public relations by promoting bylaw awareness and compliance- Delivering fines to individuals in contravention of applicable bylaws- Negotiation with individuals in disagreement with parking policies or bylaws Show less

      • Security Professional

        Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
      • Security Professional

        Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
      • Parking Bylaw Enforcement Officer

        Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Security Professional

        Sept 2013 - Feb 2014
    • Overwaitea Food Group

      Sept 2013 - Jan 2014
      Retail Loss Prevention Officer

      - Respond to complaints and concerns, conduct accurate investigations stemming from complaints-Using discretion on assessing charges/bans to be implemented-Escorting evicted individuals from property-Liaising with members of the RCMP/ local municipal force-Completing shift/occurrence/incident/ crown counsel reports-Conducting citizens arrests, reading rights and citing reasons for arrest -Investigating suspicious activities/persons

    • Guardteck Security Corporation

      Apr 2015 - Sept 2015
      Shift Supervisor

      -Supervising crew of 5-7 members-Delegating tasks to members of crew on emergency situations- Conducting regular patrols on foot/bike/vehicle-Investigating suspicious activities/persons-Event security- Maintain crowds as required- Completing shift/occurrence/incident reports-Conflict resolution- Respond to complaints and concerns, conduct accurate investigations stemming from complaints-Using discretion on assessing charges/bans to be implemented-Escorting evicted individuals from property-Liaising with members of the RCMP/ local municipal force-Developing employee reward and recognition programs to harbour a more positive and harmonious workplace-Leading and participating in supervisors meetings to discuss better ways of accomplishing intercompany goals and improving overall productivity-Issuing disciplinary action and recommendations to improve worker compliance with company regulations Show less

    • Kinetic Security Corporation

      Jul 2015 - May 2017
      Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Second in Command)

      - Enforcement of parks bylaws laid out by the Provincial Park Board and Cultus Lake Parks- Conducting regular patrols on foot/bike/vehicle- Enforce speed limits and other vehicle regulations- Respond to complaints and concerns, conduct accurate investigations stemming from complaints- Maintain public relations by promoting bylaw awareness and compliance- Maintain crowds as required- Completing shift/occurrence/incident reports, as well as preparing bylaw infraction notices-Using sound judgement/ discretion when issuing citations-Using discretion on assessing charges/bans to be implemented- Creating/ developing/maintaining excellent communications with members of the public and residents of Cultus Lake and Vedder River- Delivering fines to individuals in contravention of applicable bylaws- Negotiation with individuals in disagreement with park policies or bylaws-Investigating suspicious activities/persons-Calmly and constructively educating citizens regarding bylaws Show less

    • Concord Security Corporation

      Sept 2015 - Jan 2016
      Parking Bylaw Enforcement Officer

      -Issuing traffic violation notices/upholding traffic bylaws-Using sound judgement/ discretion when issuing citations-Calmly and constructively educating citizens regarding bylaws-Collecting evidence to support my citations in court/ detailed and thorough note taking- Respond to complaints and concerns, conduct accurate investigations stemming from complaints- Maintain public relations by promoting bylaw awareness and compliance- Delivering fines to individuals in contravention of applicable bylaws- Negotiation with individuals in disagreement with parking policies or bylaws Show less

    • Kinetic Security

      Jan 2016 - May 2017

      -Supervising crew of 7-10 members-Delegating tasks to members of crew on emergency situations- Conducting regular patrols on foot-Investigating suspicious activities/persons-Bag checks-Checking identification for those consuming alcohol-Event security- Maintain crowds as required- Completing shift/occurrence/incident reports-Conflict resolution - Respond to complaints and concerns, conduct accurate investigations stemming from complaints-Using discretion on assessing charges/bans to be implemented-Escorting evicted individuals from property-Liaising with members of the RCMP/ local municipal force Show less

      • Security Professional

        Jul 2015 - May 2017
      • Event Security Supervisor

        Jan 2016 - May 2016
    • City of Abbotsford

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Bylaw Enforcement Officer

      Tasked with educating and providing outreach assistance to the homeless persons of Abbotsford.Other duties included:-Property use enforcement-Traffic enforcement-Business license renewals

    • Securiguard Services Ltd.

      Nov 2016 - May 2017
      Mobile Security Officer

      - Responding to alarm notifications for numerous businesses in the lower mainland and then following up on concerns by conducting accurate investigations and ensuring the business is secured.-Liaising with local law enforcement agencies depending on the outcome of alarm responses.-Conducting unlocking procedures and site inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety for future park visitors for multiple City of Surrey park locations.-Providing detailed and accurate reports outlining what was found during park unlocks and subsequent inspections of the properties and forwarding them to head office and to the respective client.-Conducting thorough site inspections to numerous businesses in the lower mainland and documenting any break-ins or irregularities found on site.-Removal of unwanted persons found on sites after operational hours. Show less

    • Commissionaires BC

      May 2017 - now

      - Receiving and documenting complaints received from the public and other sources, regarding Fisheries and Oceans violations.-Dispatching Department of Fisheries Officers to complaints that have been received.-Relaying important documents received from government bodies, ensuring they are sent to the right sources so that they may be resolved. -Conducting detailed reports in which state the type of complaint received, explaining what was observed by complainants and providing additional information so that Fisheries Officers are better able to perform their jobs.-Performing dispatching duties such as dispatching Fisheries Officers to complaints, conducting status update checks to ensure officer safety, and relaying information to officers as it is received.-Conducting numerous varying confidential checks for Fisheries Officers at their request, such as CPIC, DVS, pre-97’ violations, vessel registrations, both tidal and non-tidal license checks. Show less - Responding to alarm notifications for numerous businesses in the lower mainland and then following up on concerns by conducting accurate investigations and ensuring the business is secured.-Liaising with local law enforcement agencies depending on the outcome of alarm responses.-Conducting unlocking procedures and site inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety for future park visitors for multiple park locations.-Providing detailed and accurate reports outlining what was found during park unlocks and subsequent inspections of the properties and forwarding them to head office and to the respective client.-Conducting thorough site inspections to numerous businesses in the lower mainland and documenting any break-ins or irregularities found on site.-Removal of unwanted persons found on sites after operational hours. Show less - Enforcement of parks bylaws laid out by the Provincial Park Board and Cultus Lake Parks- Conducting regular patrols on foot/bike/vehicle- Enforce speed limits and other vehicle regulations- Respond to complaints and concerns, conduct accurate investigations stemming from complaints- Maintain public relations by promoting bylaw awareness and compliance- Maintain crowds as required- Completing shift/occurrence/incident reports, as well as preparing bylaw infraction notices-Using sound judgement/ discretion when issuing citations-Using discretion on assessing charges/bans to be implemented- Creating/ developing/maintaining excellent communications with members of the public and residents of Cultus Lake and Vedder River- Delivering fines to individuals in contravention of applicable bylaws- Negotiation with individuals in disagreement with park policies or bylaws-Investigating suspicious activities/persons-Calmly and constructively educating citizens regarding bylaws Show less

      • Radio Communications Officer

        Apr 2018 - now
      • Mobile Patrol Officer

        Oct 2017 - Dec 2018
      • Bylaw Enforcement Officer

        May 2017 - Oct 2017
    • FedEx Express Canada

      Jun 2020 - Jan 2021
      Asset Management and Delivery

      -Delivering parcels-Loading/unloading packages from delivery vehicle-Scanning packages in/out-Inventory Management-Conducting my route in a time efficient manner-Safe operation of a large vehicle

    • Village of Lions Bay

      Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
      Bylaw Enforcement Officer

      -Responding to complaints received from concerned citizens-Traffic Bylaw enforcement-Good Neighbour Bylaw enforcement-Enforcement of provincial regulations relating to Covid-19 (social distancing) -Conducting patrols of the village to ensure compliance with local bylaws are being held-Liasing with RCMP, BC Ambulance and Fire Crews when necessary-Educating the public on bylaws and maintaining good relations

    • Village of Lions Bay

      Apr 2022 - Oct 2022
      Bylaw Enforcement Officer

      -Responding to complaints received from concerned citizens-Traffic Bylaw enforcement-Good Neighbour Bylaw enforcement-Enforcement of provincial regulations relating to Covid-19 (social distancing) -Conducting patrols of the village to ensure compliance with local bylaws are being held-Liasing with RCMP, BC Ambulance and Fire Crews when necessary-Educating the public on bylaws and maintaining good relations

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Supervisory & Managerial Training

      TrainMyGuard.com
    • Canadian Firearms Safety Course: Restricted & Non-Restricted

      Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    • Conservation Outdoor Recreation Education Training

      BC Wildlife Federation
    • Workplace Violence & Harassment Training

      Guardteck Security Corp.
    • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Training

      Concord Security Corporation
    • World Host Training

      Guardteck Security Corp.
    • Basic Security Training

      Concord Security Corporation
    • Occupational First Aid Level 1 With CPR

      Concord Security Corporation
    • Supervising For Safety

      WorkSafeBC
    • Crisis Intervention & De-escalation Training

      Private Security Training Network
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kellen Nicholls
      Bravo Zulu Commissionaires BC Mar 2024 In accordance with naval tradition and procedure, flags representing letters and numbers are flown to send messages and signals to others.The flags representing the letters B and Z, Bravo Zulu, are flown to signal "well done" to another party.
    • Awarded to Kellen Nicholls
      Bravo Zulu Commissionaires BC April 1, 2019 In accordance with naval tradition and procedure, flags representing letters and numbers are flown to send messages and signals to others.The flags representing the letters B and Z, Bravo Zulu, are flown to signal "well done" to another party.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Coach

      Issued by Langley Baseball on Jun 2020
      Langley BaseballAssociated with Kellen Nicholls