Security Guard – Government House

Offered in: Newfoundland & Labrador

THE ROLE: 

Commissionaires’ NL provides 24/7 security services to the Residence and Grounds of Government House. Security Guards actively take steps to surveil and protect the entire facility from theft and property damage, and maintain control over who enters and exits the establishment or events.

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:

• Protecting people, property and information
• Maintains surveillance of the Residence and the Grounds
• Conducting on-foot perimeter patrols
• Assist public by answering general questions.
• Ensure all safety measures are in place to protect the establishment and patrons
• As necessary and as directed verify the identification of patrons to make sure they are allowed to enter the Grounds, Residence or event
• Ensuring the Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality policies, systems and practices of CNL and our clients
• Respecting CNL policies, work instructions and Site Manager’s directions
• Report any criminal acts to Site Manager and local law enforcement

WHO WE’RE SEEKING

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

Candidates must: 

• Be aged 19 or older
• Be professional, reliable and recognize the proper chain of command
• Submit a comprehensive resume with your application
• Be required to complete First Aid at the Emergency Level (1 Day) 
• Be able to communicate effectively in English 
• Have a clear criminal record check 

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

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.