POSITION: Corporal – Security Operations Centre daytime alarm/patrol driver and CCTV operator
LOCATION: Security Operations Centre – 737 Arlington Park Place, Kingston
HOURS OF WORK:
- Full-time
- 8 & 12-hour shifts
- Day Shift Monday to Friday, 06:30 – 14:30 and one 06:30 – 18:30
RATE OF PAY: $20.00 per hour
EFFECTIVE: Immediately
JOB SUMMARY:
To be a Security Guard, responsible to the Commissionaire Site Supervisor/District Manager for the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of security tasks at the SOC.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- must have excellent interpersonal communication skills,
- ability to communicate in a calm and confident manner regardless of circumstances,
- ability to interact with people in a concise and professional manner,
- ability to maintain Commissionaires and client confidentiality,
- must possess excellent written communication and computer skills, including experience with all Microsoft products i.e., Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook,
- must be able to adapt to utilizing any proprietary programs developed by/for the designated unit,
- must have the ability to adapt to vehicle or foot patrolling all site buildings and locations,
- experience with online scheduling apps is an asset, and
- ability to work independently or as part of a team.
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,
- perform any other required security related duties, as detailed by the Site Supervisor/District Manager and/or as reasonably requested by the client,
- Some administrative duties as assigned by SOC Manager and/or Supervisor.
REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Reliability
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are requested to submit .pdf copies of the listed documents completing ONE submission only as follows:
Website Access – currently serving Commissionaires
Submit the following documents through the Commissionaires internal website under:
Kingston & Region > Job Postings
A current Résumé, and
A Cover Letter specific to the position.
Website Access – all applicants from outside the company
Submit the following documents through the Commissionaires national website under:
commissionaires.ca > Careers > Kingston & Region > Position
A current Résumé,
A Cover Letter specific to the position,
A completed application form,
A valid security guard licence, and
A valid first aid certification.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications for this position will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on 21 JAN 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.