Security Guard

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading security service provider in Metro Vancouver seeks individuals to observe and report incidents while ensuring safety at client sites. The role requires effective communication, physical stamina, and the ability to respond to emergencies. Candidates must obtain necessary Security Guard licensing and have a valid OFA1 certification. Attractive pay range of $17.85 - $19.38 with a casual schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet physical and mental requirements including seeing, hearing, and speaking clearly.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crawling required.
• Frequent walking and standing for long periods is necessary.
• Must regularly lift and move items up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report activities and incidents at assigned sites.
• Patrol the client site to check for irregularities.
• Control access to the facility through the admittance process.
• Respond to emergencies and prepare logs and reports.

Skills

Physical ability to meet job requirements

Clear communication skills

Licensing requirements for Security Guards

OFA1 certification

Job description

Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel. Makes periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection 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 site or facility through the admittance process Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons. Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations. Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents. Prepares logs and reports as required. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

Schedule: Casual

Pay Range: $17.85 - $19.38

Job Requirements

• With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and mental requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly.

• Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.

• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines and on uneven terrain.

• Additional physical requirements may include, frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

• Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable licensing requirements for Security Guards.

• Must have a valid OFA1 certification.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy / vacancies.

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients’ assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.