Louis Aljens
(CEO/CFO)

Louis has worked in the local security industry since 1992 following achievement of his B.S. degree in Criminal Justice (Sacramento State University ) and an extensive internship with the West Sacramento Police Department. Louis has been involved in the local security industry for over 11 years and brings years of customer service experience to Paladin. Louis, a member of ASIS International (The American Society for Industrial Security) is beyond reproach in his customer service skills.

Scott Johnson
(Vice-President)

Scott Johnson holds a B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California at Davis. Through his years of service as a former Police Officer with the City of Davis and the Sacramento-Yolo Port Authority, Scott holds many law enforcement certifications including a P.O.S.T. certificate (Peace Officer Standards and Training), advanced arrest control/baton and advanced tactical communication. Scott has also received extensive training in swift water rescue through the California Department of Fish and Game, search and rescue SCUBA, and advanced SCUBA. Scott’s training and tactical communication expertise have proven to be incredible assets to his former employers in the local security industry and are instrumental in the proper training of the personnel who will be assigned to your protection needs.
 

Matt Carroll
(Vice-President)

Matt Carroll holds both an A.A. in the Administration of Justice (Shasta College) and a B.S. in Criminal Justice (Sacramento State University, Cum Laude). Through his years of service as a Police Officer with the Sacramento-Yolo Port District, Matt has acquired a number of training certifications that he brings to the Paladin team members. Matt instructs for the American Red Cross in First Aid, CPR and AED and is also a certified instructor in Tactical Communication (Verbal Judo Institute ) and in the use of Taser Weapons (Taser International). Other areas of certification include Rape Crisis Intervention Counseling, Juvenile Delinquency Counseling, HAZMAT response, terrorism awareness, narcotics expertise and a P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certificate through the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Training Academy.