Security Guard

College of the North Atlantic; Burin; On-site; CAD 30,996 - 34,081; Full time

Job summary

College of the North Atlantic in Burin is seeking a dedicated guard to help maintain a secure learning and living environment for students, faculty, and staff. You will patrol campus buildings, residences, and parking areas, enforce college policies, verify IDs, and report hazards.

The role requires after-hours emergency responses, coordination with local services, and oversight of after-hours staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Formal training or coursework in security, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Recent, relevant experience providing security services to the general public.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of Burin campus buildings and residence complex.
• Conduct routine and unscheduled patrols to deter unauthorized access.
• Enforce policies including health and safety rules and ID verification.
• Monitor parking and traffic; issue citations and assist at events.
• Maintain security logs and prepare incident reports.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and coordinate with emergency services.

Skills

Security awareness

Public safety experience

Job description

• Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of College of the North Atlantic’s Burin buildings and residence complex playing a critical role in maintaining a secure learning and living environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Campus safety and patrols: conduct routine and unscheduled patrols of campus buildings, student residences, parking lots, and other College property to prevent unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and other security threats. Identify and report any safety hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Policy enforcement: enforce College policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations, compliance with smoking boundaries, verifying student and staff IDs, and monitoring restricted areas.
• Traffic and parking management: monitor campus parking areas to ensure compliance with College traffic policies. Issue citations for parking violations and assist in traffic control during peak hours or special events.
• Incident reporting and documentation: maintain accurate security logs and prepare detailed reports on security breaches, safety concerns, and incidents.
• Emergency response: act as a first responder to after-hours emergency calls, fire alarms, and building alarms. Assess situations, take necessary actions, and coordinate with emergency services (fire, police, medical personnel) as required.
• Staff and contractor oversight: verify the presence and activities of after-hours staff and contractors, ensuring they follow safety protocols and have proper authorization to access designated areas.
• Vehicle operation: operate College vehicles as needed to perform security patrols, respond to incidents, or transport supplies between campus locations.
• General maintenance and safety support: conduct minor maintenance and repair tasks to maintain a safe and functional environment.
• Customer service: provide assistance and guidance to students, staff, and visitors, including offering directions.

Salary Information

CG23 - $22.50 - $24.74 per hour.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of College of the North Atlantic’s Burin buildings and residence complex playing a critical role in maintaining a secure learning and living environment for students, faculty, and staff.
• Campus safety and patrols: conduct routine and unscheduled patrols of campus buildings, student residences, parking lots, and other College property to prevent unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and other security threats. Identify and report any safety hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Policy enforcement: enforce College policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations, compliance with smoking boundaries, verifying student and staff IDs, and monitoring restricted areas.
• Traffic and parking management: monitor campus parking areas to ensure compliance with College traffic policies. Issue citations for parking violations and assist in traffic control during peak hours or special events.
• Incident reporting and documentation: maintain accurate security logs and prepare detailed reports on security breaches, safety concerns, and incidents.
• Emergency response: act as a first responder to after-hours emergency calls, fire alarms, and building alarms. Assess situations, take necessary actions, and coordinate with emergency services (fire, police, medical personnel) as required.
• Staff and contractor oversight: verify the presence and activities of after-hours staff and contractors, ensuring they follow safety protocols and have proper authorization to access designated areas.
• Vehicle operation: operate College vehicles as needed to perform security patrols, respond to incidents, or transport supplies between campus locations.
• General maintenance and safety support: conduct minor maintenance and repair tasks to maintain a safe and functional environment.
• Customer service: provide assistance and guidance to students, staff, and visitors, including offering directions.

Screening Criteria

• Formal training or coursework in security, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field ( equivalencies will be considered ).
• Recent, relevant experience providing security services to the general public.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of security principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of emergency response and crisis management.
• Ability to exchange information effectively.
• Ability to mediate conflict.
• Ability to work efficiently with limited direct supervision.
• Professionalism.
• Relationship building skills.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Physically demanding position: involves extended periods of standing, walking, and patrolling both indoors and outdoors, often in varying weather conditions. The role requires physical stamina to complete security rounds and enforce campus regulations effectively.
• Shift Work: requires 12-hour shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as part of a rotating schedule.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Burin Campus.
• This is a casual position. Scheduling and hours of work may vary, with no guaranteed weekly hours.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF).
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at [e-mail] .

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!