Corporate Security Advisor

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading city government as a Corporate Security Advisor, where you will shape security policy and procedures while collaborating with a diverse team. Your expertise will enhance safety across city departments through audits, training, and proactive solutions. Ideal for experienced professionals committed to ethical security practices.

Qualifications

• Five years of multi-disciplined security experience, including supervisory roles.
• Eligibility for Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation.
• Experience with security systems and conducting security surveys.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and develop policy & procedures for city departments.
• Perform audits and inspections on city facilities for security.
• Investigate criminal incidents and maintain security awareness training.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Knowledge of criminal law

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Judgment assessment

Strong relationship building

Adaptability to scheduling

Education

Certificate or Diploma in security management, law enforcement, and/or criminology

Job description

Expand your security expertise as a Corporate Security Advisor with the City of Edmonton!

As the Corporate Security Advisor you will provide professional security direction and consultation to civic management to enable departments to effectively establish and administer cost effective protection programs. In this role you will work alongside a diverse team of security experts with a strong sense of ethics and integrity, while deploying best practices that are prevalent in the security industry today.

What will you do?

• Provide professional consultation, establish and develop policy & procedures to all City of Edmonton Departments
• Identify threats, determining countermeasures and making recommendations to reduce vulnerability
• Perform security inspections and audits on City of Edmonton facilities
• Evaluate and recommend security systems
• Investigate incidents of theft, fraud, vandalism and other criminal and non-criminal incidents against City property or employees from both internal and external sources
• Increase safety and security awareness through the development and delivery of training sessions
• Maintain a contact list to keep ahead of emerging trends
• Build relationships and work closely with clients to find proactive and innovative solutions to reduce the number and severity of incidents
• Provide VIP Executive Protection
• Performing other related duties

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in security management, law enforcement and/or criminology from a recognized post secondary institute
• A minimum of five (5) years of multi-disciplined security experience including experience at the supervisory level with emphasis on Closed Circuit Television and Card Access Systems. Combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrated or existing eligibility for a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation is a requirement
• Experience in conducting physical security surveys and audits as well as physical security planning, i.e. card access, alarm system design and specifications and a sound knowledge of digital video surveillance systems

Assets:

• Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) designations
• Experience with the Google platform

Skills required for success:

• Demonstrated skills in facilitation of groups on delivering security awareness seminars
• In-depth knowledge of criminal law and of legislation respecting property access, access to information and Human Rights enactment
• Active knowledge of contract law, civil and criminal liabilities, risk management and basic and corporate financial controls
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation), interpersonal, political acumen skills required
• Demonstrated ability to assess risks and make sound judgments while adapting and responding proactively to changing circumstances
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong relationships and work in a collaborative, integrated manner
• Ability to adapt to a shifting schedule environment
• Applicants may be tested
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95)

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of a valid Security Services and Investigators License
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent); obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Must arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require business auto insurance
• Hire is dependent on Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton, and there may be a cost associated with this requirement

Work Environment:

• Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite
• This position is eligible for the EDO program (Earned Day Off)

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 permanent, full-time position

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program. On call as required

Salary: $90,240 - $112,800 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: TD/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation

Classification Title: PT2 - Business Administration
Posting Date: Jun 04, 2025
Closing Date: June 18, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: Management
Department: Employee and Legal Services Division
Work Location(s): Mezzanine, Chancery Hall, 3 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW Edmonton T5J 2C3