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JOB POSTING – Security Operations Centre Commissionaire

Province

POSITION:  Security Operations Centre (Alarm/Patrol Driver and Call Operator)

LOCATION:  Security Operations Centre – 737 Arlington Park Place

HOURS OF WORK: 

  • Full-time
  • 8 & 12-hour shifts
  • Rotating/Varied shifts
  • Shifts availability must include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and possibly unscheduled call-ins, may be required from SOC Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor

RATE OF PAY:  $20.50 per hour

BENEFITS:

  • Dental Care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life Insurance
  • Group RRSP
  • Vision care


EFFECTIVE: Immediately

JOB SUMMARY:    
To be a Security Guard, responsible to the SOC Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor for the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of security tasks at the Security Operations Centre.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

  • must possess a valid class G drivers’ licence and have a clear driver’s abstract (3-year),
  • must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills,
  • must be able to communicate in a calm and confident manner regardless of circumstances,
  • must be able to interact with people in a concise and professional manner,
  • must be able to maintain Commissionaires and client confidentiality,
  • must be able to utilize any proprietary programs in use by/for the designated site/client,
  • must be physically able to conduct vehicle or foot patrols at site buildings and locations,
  • must be able to work independently or as part of a team,
  • must be able to complete a vulnerable sector check if assigned to Day Driver duties,
  • should possess excellent computer skills, including experience with specialized secure networks and all Microsoft products i.e., Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, and
  • should possess experience with online scheduling apps.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • represent the Commissionaires and the client professionally at all times,
  • read, remain current with, and follow all Commissionaires policies, Terms & Conditions of Employment as well as all client & site SOPs/post instructions,
  • be familiar with all site alarm systems (including, but not limited to smoke, fire, carbon monoxide, and intrusion) and all procedures associated with those alarm systems,
  • provide information to site personnel, site visitors, and the general public, as required,
  • routinely interact with site personnel, site visitors, site contractors & their representatives, and the general public, as required,
  • respond promptly to all emergency situations including contacting and interacting with all forms of emergency services personnel,
  • control the issuing and receiving of keys, as well as maintaining, auditing, and enforcing key control procedures, as required,
  • control the issuing and receiving of access control passes, lists, logs, and registers, and enforce site pass control procedures, as required,
  • provide telephone & counter services, as required,
  • conduct foot & vehicle patrols, as required,
  • perform necessary escort services, if required by client site instructions, Commissionaires SOPs or at the direction of the Site Supervisor or the client (where possible),
  • maintain a daily personal notebook,
  • record, advise/report on any unusual site activity to the appropriate supervisor/client including any actions/remedies and/or official reporting undertaken, as required,
  • generate appropriate security and incident reports, as required,
  • maintain a dialogue with the Site/District Supervisor and the client at all times, and
  • perform any other required security related duties, as detailed by the SOC Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor and/or as reasonably requested by the client.

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:           

Reliability (5 years minimum Canadian residency)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants are requested to submit .pdf copies of the listed documents completing ONE submission only as follows:

Applications via Website (external applicants)

Applicants must submit:

  1. A cover letter specific to the position
  2. A current Résumé,
  3. A completed application form,
  4. Security Licence, and
  5. First Aid certificate.

Applications via Email (only for currently serving commissionaires)

Commissionaires must submit:

  1. A cover letter specific to the position, and
  2. A current Résumé.

directly to enrollment clerk at [email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications for this position will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on 02 April 25.

NOTES:

All security work is 24/7 up to 40 hours per week and overtime is possible.

Submissions from currently serving Commissionaires for all Union locations and supervisory positions will be prioritized over external applicants.

Incomplete, multiple submissions or unsolicited submissions may not be processed in a timely fashion or may be removed from the applicant pool entirely.

Although the Commissionaires prefers to hire military, RCMP and police service veterans we remain an equal opportunity employer that strives to ensure an inclusive and diverse workplace. Our vetting, interviewing, and hiring practices employ the same focus towards inclusivity and diversity in order to provide as barrier free an environment as is possible.

Selection of any candidate is subject to client approval.

Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.