Security Guard – Full‑Time Overnight Shifts

Securitas Canada Limited

SECURITY GUARD - FULL TIME POSITION

Location: Strathmore area

Securitas is a global leader in the security industry and has been providing security services since 1899. With over 8,000 employees in 25 District offices across Canada, and 370,000 employees globally, we possess the experience and knowledge to offer a broad range of expert services including: On-site Guarding, Mobile Patrol Guarding, Leading Technology Solutions, Remote Guarding, and Investigations.

We are seeking Security Guard for the Strathmore area.

Overnight shifts: Monday to Wednesday and alternate Sunday from 2000 to 0800

$18.00 - pay rate per hour

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply.

https://www.securitas.ca/careers/security-guard

This job posting is for an existing vacancy or vacancies and remains open until filled

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property, its assets, and personnel.
• Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protective devices and fire control equipment.
• Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises.
• Controls access to client sites or facility through the admittance process.
• Patrols assigned sites on foot or in vehicles; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons.
• Satisfies client needs by providing excellent customer service while minimizing risk to the client's property and assets.
• Monitors intrusion detection systems using automated alarm and video monitoring software.
• Use computer systems and software to monitor sites and complete basic training.
• Maintains focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment, which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life-threatening situations and make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Protect evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations.
• Conducts inbound/outbound package inspections.
• Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents or conditions following procedures established for the site and commensurate with their level of training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have valid provincial Security Guard License
• Working knowledge of security operations and procedures
• Proven excellent English language skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ableto write routine correspondence, including logs and reports.
• Basic computer skills such as the ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Able to conduct lengthy interior and exterior patrols, climbing stairs and walking up inclines
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Sensitive to the nature of the shelter and the experiences of residents
• Able to engage with residents in a respectful, non-judgmental manner
• Ability to handle stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
• Capable of using CCTV system
• First Aid/ CPR is considered an asset.

OTHER BENEFITS:

• Free uniform
• Virtual training
• On the job training
• Top industry rates of pay.
• Continuous learning opportunities

TO APPLY

https://www.securitas.ca/careers/security-guard

The posting will remain open until it is filled.

Further information about the Company: www.securitas.ca