Henry Traill Community Correctional Centre

Commissionaires; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused security organization is seeking a Security Guard in Kingston responsible for various security tasks, including foot patrols and emergency response. Must be able to work varied shifts, maintain confidentiality, and possess valid emergency certifications. This part-time role offers a competitive hourly pay rate and includes several beneficial programs.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life Insurance

RRSP match

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with people professionally.
• Physical capability for foot patrols at site.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commissionaires and the client professionally.
• Follow all Commissionaires policies and client SOPs.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Ability to conduct foot patrols

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience with scheduling apps

Education

Valid Emergency CPR First Aid with AED certification

Job description

LOCATION

Henry Traill Community Correctional Centre – 1453 Bath Rd, Kingston

HOURS OF WORK

• Part-Time
• 8 & 12-hour shifts
• Rotating/Varied shifts
• Shift availability must include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and possibly unscheduled call-ins, which may be required from district Supervisor/Manager

RATE OF PAY

$27.27 per hour

BENEFITS

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life Insurance
• RRSP match

EFFECTIVE

Immediately

JOB SUMMARY

SECURITY GUARD To be a Security Guard, responsible to the Commissionaire Site Supervisor/District Manager for the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of security tasks at the Designated site location.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 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 foot patrols at site buildings and locations,
• must be able to work independently or as part of a team,
• 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 (requires 5 years minimum Canadian residency)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• always represent the Commissionaires and the client professionally including personal conduct, dress, and appearance,
• read, remain current with, and follow all Commissionaires policies, Terms & Conditions of Employment
• read, remain current with, maintain, and follow all client & site SOPs/post instructions,
• be familiar with all site intrusion, security, and alarm systems (including, but not limited to CCTV, gate controls, entry monitoring and control, smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide systems) and all procedures associated with those 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,
• 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,
• maintain a dialogue with the Site/District Supervisor and the client at all times, and
• perform any other required security related duties, as detailed by the Site Supervisor/District Manager and/or as reasonably requested by the client.

CLIENT REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for consideration for this position, you must have the following qualifications:

• Valid Emergency CPR First Aid with AED
• Ability to get a clean CPIC and Background Check
• Ability to get a Reliability clearance (requires 5 years minimum Canadian residency)

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 Website (external applicants)

• A cover letter specific to the position
• A completed application form,
• Security Licence, and
• First Aid certificate.

Applications via Email (only for currently serving commissionaires)

• A cover letter specific to the position, and

Applications for this position will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on 21 November, 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.

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