Security Agent (Full-Time)

FAIRMONT; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Toronto seeks a dedicated Security Team member to ensure the safety of guests and employees. Responsibilities include regular patrols, handling emergencies, and providing excellent guest service. Ideal candidates will hold a valid Ontario Security License and have experience in hotel security. Competitive benefits include free meals and travel discounts.

Benefits

Free Meals

Travel Discounts

Dry Cleaning

Custom Learning Programs

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in security and safety of property and people, preferably in a hotel.
• Self-motivated individual with high energy and humor.
• High level of confidentiality when handling guest information.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring security and safety of all property, guests, and employees.
• Regular floor patrols and crowd control.
• Assisting in the orientation of new staff to hotel's security procedures.

Skills

Valid Ontario Security License

Current First Aid and C.P.R. certificates

Ontario Smart Service certificate

Excellent organization skills

Ability to work with security technologies

Education

Law and Security Diploma or equivalent

Tools

WordPerfect

Job description

Overview

The Security Department is responsible for ensuring the overall safety and security of the hotel’s guests, employees, and premises. They act as a member of the Emergency Response Team, responding in cases of fire, accident, safety concerns and calls for medical assistance. The Security Team ensures that any violation of law or hotel policy is investigated and addressed. The Security Team member responds to both guest and employee security and safety concerns.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring security and safety of all property, guests and employees
• Regular floor patrols, cash counts and crowd control
• Providing excellent guest service
• Assisting in the orientation of new staff to hotel's security procedures
• Conducting security assessments to determine if hotel guests, employees and assets are properly protected
• Correcting and reporting of fire hazards, health and safety hazards
• Operating as a member of the Emergency Response Team
• Reporting and investigating occurrences of accidents, complaints, criminal activity, and crisis situations
• Responding to all alarms - perimeter door, local and hold-up
• Handling lost and found in conjunction with the Housekeeping Department
• Knowledge and application of Municipal, Provincial, and Federal statutes with attention to the Trespass to Property Act
• Key control involving departmental audits and maintenance of key records
• Maintaining computer records of all actions in a Daily Activity Report
• Reporting all violations of Tenant Agreements
• Other duties as directed by the Director, Security Services and / or Supervisor, Security Services

About the Application Process

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Security License
• Current First Aid and C.P.R. certificates
• Ontario Smart Service certificate
• Law and Security Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education would be an asset
• Self-motivated individual who is animated and highly energetic with a sense of humor
• Two years’ experience in security and safety of property and people, preferably in a hotel
• Excellent organization skills, written and oral communication skills
• Computer knowledge of WordPerfect
• Ability to work with and learn security related technologies e.g. lock systems, camera systems
• Ability to effectively work with others in critical stress or emergency situations e.g. fire alarms, first aid, supporting emergency personnel
• High level of confidentiality when handling guest information

Physical Aspects

Physical Aspects of Position include but are not limited to the following:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
• Constant kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Free Meals: Healthy meals on us every shift
• Travel Discounts: Sweet deals at Accor hotels worldwide
• Dry Cleaning: Free dry-cleaning for your work gear
• Skill Up: Custom learning programs to boost your talents
• Impact: Join our Health & Wellness, Sustainability, and DEI Committees
• Level Up: Unlock new career heights with exciting growth paths

BE PART OF OUR FUTURE.

Another stunning chapter for the iconic Fairmont Royal York has begun, and we invite you to be a part of it. If you are passionate about hospitality, driven by excellence, and eager to contribute to an esteemed institution, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of one of Toronto’s most treasured landmarks.

Visa Requirements : Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Accommodations : We encourage you to let us know if you require any accommodation through the application or recruitment process, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Persons who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence :

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : At Fairmont Royal York, we believe that the strength of our team lies in its diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of the individual. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide equal access to opportunities. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.