Careers

Security Guard – Fortis Mobile Patrol Guard

Province
Newfoundland & Labrador
City/Town
St. John's
Closing Date
June 25, 2025
Hours
29 Hours a week, 14.5 hour shifts. Wednesday and Thursday nights 05:00-07:30 (overnights)
Wage
$16.58

THE ROLE: 

Commissionaires NL are looking security guard for Fortis Mobile Patrol Guard. There are multiple parking lots/garages, multiple buildings only specific areas/floors that required to be continuously checked. Requires a lot of walking including stairs.

WHO WE ARE

Commissionaires NL is the province’s not-for-profit provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. We are an independent member of Commissionaires Canada, our parent federation employing over 22,000 nationwide. We exist to provide meaningful employment for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and anyone else who wants to contribute to the security and well-being of Newfoundland & Labrador. 

We are recognized with global certifications for our exceptional customer service, management standards, and environmental stewardship.

WHAT WE OFFER

A sought-after employer and community partner, we can help you achieve your goals through challenging work, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. We strive to continually improve and leverage technology to support our growing customer base across Newfoundland & Labrador. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Check doors to ensure all are secure, check stairwells, and offices while patrolling inside buildings to ensure no unauthorized individuals are present
  • Check buildings’ external areas, such as parking lots and parking garages, and fire panels
  • Patrols should include bathrooms, and stairwells, as well as observe any fire hazards/leaks
  • Traffic control in parking lots during games at Mary Browns Center.

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

Candidates must: 

  • Be professional, reliable and recognize the proper chain of command
  • Have a clear criminal record check
  • Submit a comprehensive resume with your application
  • Be required to complete First Aid at the Emergency Level (1 Day) 
  • CPIC required
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English 
  • Must have valid Drivers License

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

The selected candidate will be professional and detail driven individual with a strong work ethic and “can do” attitude. Both physical and mental fitness is required. This often involves working in all types of environment conditions at varying times throughout the day or night. 

Key qualifications and skills to be successful include but are not limited to:

  • Mental alertness with ability to:
    • React calmly, quickly, and appropriately in any crisis 
    • Concentrate and remain alert for up to 12 hours 
    • Communicate observed characteristics/behaviours 
    • Demonstrate problem-solving and sound judgement
  • Physical fitness with ability to: 
    • Climb multiple flights of stairs with ease 
    • Navigate uneven terrain during foot patrols (in all weather conditions)
  • Superior attention to detail with very good verbal communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Computer literacy, and/or an aptitude to learn is an asset

READY TO JOIN US?

Commissionaires NL is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from equity seeking communities to self-identify.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.