Careers

SOC Patroller (Patrols, Alarm Response, Call Operator) – Corporal

Province
Ontario
City/Town
Kingston
Closing Date
August 6, 2025
Hours
Full-Time / 8 & 12-hour shifts
Wage
$20.50
Department
KINGSTON DISTRICT

LOCATION: Security Operations Centre – 737 Arlington Park Place, Kingston, Ontario

HOURS OF WORK:
• Full-time
• 8 & 12-hour shifts-Rotation
Patroller/Alarm Response/Call Operator – shifts availability must include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and possibly unscheduled call-ins, may be required from district Supervisor/Manager

RATE OF PAY: $20.50 per hour

EFFECTIVE: Immediately

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2

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

REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Must possess a valid class G drivers’ license 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 Crossing-Guard 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.

REQUIRED SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Reliability (5 years minimum Canadian residency)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Always represent the Commissionaires and the client professionally,
• 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,
• Maintain Gas levels and basic fleet maintenance documentation
• 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,
• Always maintain a dialogue with the Site/District Supervisor and the client,
• 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.

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for consideration for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
• Reliability (5 years Minimum Canadian residency)
• Valid Ontario Security License
• Valid Emergency CPR First Aid with AED
• Driver’s License
• Driver’s Abstract
• Clean CPIC and Background Check

Proof of Qualifications will be required.

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

Applications via Commissionaires Website
Submit the following documents through the Commissionaires’ website under:
External Applicants: Commissionaires.ca > Careers > Kingston & Region (select the posting)
Internal Applicants: Kingston & Region Intranet site > Job Postings (select the posting)

  1. A cover letter specific to the position
  2. A current Résumé,
  3. A completed application form,
  4. Security Licence – currently serving commissionaires add a blank page, and
  5. First Aid – currently serving commissionaires add a blank page.

OR

Applications via Email

Submit the following documents directly to recruiting clerk at [email protected]

  1. A cover letter specific to the position,
  2. A current Résumé,
  3. A completed application form,
  4. Security Licence – currently serving commissionaires maydisregard.
  5. First Aid – currently serving commissionaires maydisregard.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications for this position will be accepted until Wednesday August 6, 2025

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.